X-ray Technologist

Overview:

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the supervision of the Diagnostic Radiology Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality radiographic images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities:

1. Performs quality and efficient diagnostic radiographic examinations, to provide a source of information for interpretation by radiologist and viewing for referring physicians. Performs multiple tasks on a daily basis as a ?team member? to ensure that exams are completed in a timely manner. Ensures that images are correctly allocated in PACS system.

1.1 Verifies physician-s order on requisitions 100% of the time.

2. Operates radiographic equipment to ensure proper technical results.

2.1 Conducts daily inspection of radiographic equipment to ensure proper performance and image quality.

3. Prepares examination room to ensure a clean and safe environment with adequate supplies to assure efficient and accurate performance of exams.

3.1 Replaces any used supplies immediately after patient is dismissed

4. Performs quality and compassionate patient care, utilizing appropriate age specific

standards, to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.

4.1 Thoroughly explains the procedure to ensure patient physical and emotional comfort

5. Performs various record keeping, customer service functions, and communicates

feedback to ensure the goals of the department are met and operations run efficiently.

5.1 Schedules Radiologic examinations 100% of the time to ensure proper billing as observed by supervisor and documented by audit.

6. Participates in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding the knowledge of others.

6.1 Receptive to teaching new technologists, students, residents

7. To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey.

7.1 7.1Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner; Staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family Center experience.

7.2Staff will fully explain procedure and ask if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure.

7.3Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting procedure.

7.4Staff will thank patient once procedure is completed and ask the patient if they have any additional questions.

7.5Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year threshold value, which was last fiscal year actual for a 2 rating on review.

7.6Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.2 for a 3 rating on review.

7.7Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.4 for a 4 rating on review.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Graduation from an A.M.A.approved Radiologic Technology program. AS degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

A.R.R.T. certification and demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine radiography.

LICENSURE

RT (R), Connecticut State License, CPR preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Demonstrated skills in use of Diagnostic Imaging equipment, image processing and image allocation. Must be knowledgeable of Radiography exam codes and Radiology information systems including scheduling, editing and completion functions. Must possess good communication, patient care and technical skills.

Permanent