Position:- Radiology Technologist Location:- Woodsville, NH Job Type :- Full-time Job Summary: We are seeking a proficient multi-modality Radiologic Technologist. CT experience is required and ARRT CT certification is preferred. Must be able to obtain and process quality images; complete all required documentation and paperwork timely; prepare patients for examinations in a professional manner; provide safe care based on age-specific needs of the patient; interact with radiologists and diagnostic imaging team effectively, and comply with protocols and procedures. The Ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and is self-motivated while being compassionate, empathetic, and congenial. A candidate must be comfortable working independently and have exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Job Responsibilities: - Greets patients, explain procedures to patients, answers their questions, shows patients to changing room, and assists when necessary
- For ED/med surg patients, notifies nurse patient will be leaving the unit, ensures they are unhooked from all monitoring equipment, patient passport has been filled out by nurse for med/surg patients, ensures they are appropriately changed for exam, and have necessary ancillary equipment such as O2
- Prepares exam rooms to receive patients and ensures the equipment is clean, functioning properly, and all supplies are readily available and ready for use
- Prepares patients for exams including getting them changed as required, removing items that could cause artifacts prior to imaging
- Utilizes ALARA principles at all times, performs all requested routine and specialty diagnostic radiology exams, and shields every patient when possible
- Produces diagnostic images with accurate positioning and optimizes image quality with appropriate technique selection
- Closes out exams and sends images for interpretation
- Performs necessary record-keeping for sending images and scanning documents into PACS and EMR
- Takes calls as requested and is always available/reachable during on-call hours. Must be within 30 minutes of the hospital when on-call
Diagnostic Imaging at Cottage Hospital is comprised of several modalities including:
- X-ray (Radiography),
- Computed Tomography (CT),
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI),
- Ultrasound, Echocardiography, Nuclear Medicine,
- Mammography, and Bone Densitometry
Qualifications / Skills/ Experience: - Must be a graduate of an accredited program for Radiologic Technology.
- Must possess ARRT (R) and (CT) or (M)
- New Hampshire Imaging License
- Valid BLS Certification
- Multi-modality experience (preferred)
- Excellent customer service and patient care required
- Athena and Cerner experience (preferred)
- Live within 30 minutes of the Hospital for a call (preferred not required)