1XC05:
PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.
Position is full time, 36 hour/week, flexible shifts. Call and holiday rotation. Hourly rate, non-exempt, union position.
Production of quality radiographs, proper management of patient records and a smooth flow of patients though the imaging department.
JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Able to adjust technical factors and utilize proper shielding and immobilization devices for pediatric patients
2. Utilize proper technical factors and shielding for adolescents and explain procedures in a manner that adolescent patient can understand; questions female patient about chance of pregnancy.
3. Able to alter procedures and technical factors for geriatric patients and explain procedures in a manner that the geriatric patient can understand.
4. Assists Radiologist with fluoroscopic and special procedures
5. Can perform daily Quality Control test
6. Can trouble shoot equipment problems in absence of chief technologist
7. Maintaining supplies and reordering from central supply
8. Cleaning X-ray rooms and disinfecting equipment
9. Cleaning CR/DR - plates/panels
10. Burning of CD's
11. Faxing and photocopying as needed
12. Clerical duties as needed
13. Properly enters Mammogram statistics into computer
14. Demonstrates ability to operate all x-ray equipment including, Phillips, GE, AMx4 portable and CT scanner.
15. Demonstrates ability to use LoRad MIV unit and perform all aspects of Mammography examination. (Mammo techs only)
16. Assists during biopsy procedures
17. Completes all associated paperwork in a timely manner
18. Has working knowledge of CR/DR Systems
19. Has working knowledge of PACs
20. Exercises proper radiation protection principles
21. Working knowledge of x-ray film digitizer

Quality Improvement
Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.
As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital's response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.
Requirements
Graduate of an AMA-approved radiologic technology school, State of Maine license, registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Our Radiology Tech are asked to have, or to develope, alternate modality to help with coverage in services lines - CT and/or Mammo. Experience preferred but will train for competency.
Must have working knowledge of both X-Ray rooms and fluoroscope, portable x-ray machine, CT Scanner, Bone Densitometer, C-arm, Mammography Equipment, computed radiography, Digital Radiography and PACs film digitizer, photocopier, fax machine, telephones, and hospital computer system.
Benefits
PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible for dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.