X-Ray Technologist-Per Diem-Day/Eve

Radiologic Technologist

Position at Norwalk Hospital Association

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Healthgrades - America's 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we're not just part of the community – we are its center.

Summary:

To provide radiologic care to patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Criteria A: Technologist checks requests for x-ray exam ordered and special instructions
• Patient Care Criteria B: Pleasantly greets, is courteous and cooperative to patients and their family members.
• Patient Care Criteria C: Explains procedures and x-rays to the patient and gets consent forms signed, if needed.
• Patient Care Criteria D: Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs radiographic procedures and has developed skills in proper use of the x-ray machines.
• Demonstrates anatomy through proper positioning and techniques and is knowledgeable of anatomical landmarks.
• Performs visual inspection of equipment and room, and reports any malfunctioning equipment and is responsible for completing tube warm-up.
• Knows set up for certain procedures such as myleograms, sialograms, arthrograms, Hystro, BE, GI modified BA swallows, venograms, etc.
• Responds quickly and effectively in the event of a medical emergency or problems that arise.
• Has knowledge of emergency equipment and their location.
• Able to recognize when a patient needs medical assistance.
• Works cooperatively and is courteous to staff members, physicians and other employees of the hospital.
• Displays phone etiquette.
• Orients new staff members.
• Trains and demonstrates skills to staff members.
• Used universal precautions at all times.
• Used proper sterile technique when it applies.
• Lifts patients in a safe manner.
• Records procedures complete and verifies images before going on to next procedure.
• Checks for correct charges on requests.
• Used markers at all times.
• Checks that all the correct information is on the films.
• Maintains ASRT Certification and CT Licensure.
• Attends staff meetings and inservices.
• Attends continuing ED programs for ASRT ECE credits.
• Able to perform mammography QA/QC
• Functions as lead mammography technologist
• Reviews mammography protocols
• Informs other mammography technologists of new MQSA regulations and/or equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Required: Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology. Must achieve registration within one year of graduation and Connecticut State License. 2 years X-Ray experience preferred.

Minimum Experience: two years

Desired: Connecticut Licensure in Radiologic Technology, ARRT Registered in Radiologic Technology; responsible for maintaining CE credits for ARRT and Connecticut Licensure

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort:

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:ARRT,RAD

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 402

Department: Diagnostic Radiology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!