Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary: Performs high-quality diagnostic and accurate CT scans of patients while maintaining patient safety.
Responsibilities:
1. Introduces and greets patient.
2. Responsible for the care and safety of patients.
3. Instructs and prepares patient for x-ray and or fluoroscopic exam.
4. Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions, and shields patient accordingly.
5. Produce high-quality x-rays.
6. Assists with training students and ancillary personnel.
7. Interacts professionally with patients and family.
8. Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
9. Attends annual hospital review (compliance) and departmental in-services meetings as scheduled.
10. Practices medicine and surgical aseptic procedures.
11. Proficient in either mammography, operating room or another specialty modality.
12. May lead, coach, and mentor staff members.
13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Certifications Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent, Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license.
Credentials: ARRT,Radiographer
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: Experience with patient care in a radiology setting. CT Scan experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 187
Department: CT Scan
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly
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Danbury Hospital is a hospital that provides a wide range of medical services to the community. It is part of the Nuvance Health network.