Radiologic Technologist 1
Company: Nuvance Health
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and
outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital,
Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern
Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers
Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty
care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a
leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices.
Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the
Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and
the Home Care organizations.*$15,000.00 sign on bonus!**Summary:
*Performs diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining
patient safety. May provide clinical instruction to prospective
Radiologic Technologist students and assist in evaluating student's
ability to perform procedures.*Responsibilities: *1. Greet patient,
introduces self, and checks patient identification.2. Reviews
patient script and Cerner requisition to ensure the appropriate
exam is being performed.3. Acquires appropriate history from
patient that is pertinent to the exam being performed.4. Explains
procedure and answers any questions the patient has regarding the
test.5. Follows department protocol for exam and ensures the safety
& comfort of the patient.6. Shields patient according to department
protocol and follows ALARA standards.7. Produces and review high
quality x-rays for interpretation by the Radiologist.8. Interacts
professionally with patient and family.9. Attends annual hospital
review & departmental in-services meetings. Practices medicine &
surgical aseptic procedures. Assists Radiologist with invasive
procedures. Works well with other modalities to provide complete
patient care.10. May provide clinical instruction to prospective
radiographers to instill duties of a radiologic technologist in a
health care facility. May evaluate a students' ability to perform
procedures & ensures student attainsobjectives of each
competency.11. Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate
systems and in accordance with department policies and standards
for interpretation in a timely manner.12. Maintains clinical
competency and demonstrates proficiency to work in assigned patient
care area(s).13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related
to the position.14. Performs other duties as assigned.*Other
information: *Minimum Requirements*Education: *New graduate or
within 2 months of graduation from an accredited Radiologic
Technologic Program.Experience0-1 year of experience*Licensure,
Certification, Registration Required: *Must obtain CT licensure
within 120 days of graduation date.Will work under supervision in
accordance with the State Practice Act.Must pass licensure exam
when administered on the first attempt in order to continue
employment.*Work Shift: * 7:30-4/ every other weekendNHTA4Job Type:
Full-time
Keywords: Nuvance Health, New England , Radiologic Technologist 1, Other , Norwalk, Northeast
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