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 diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining patient safety. Provides clinical instruction to prospective radiologic technologist students and evaluates students ability to perform procedures.
Responsibilities:
Greets patient, introduces self, and checks patient identification.
2. Reviews patient script & Cerner requisition. Ensure appropriate exam is being performed. Acquires history from patient that is pertinent to the exam being performed. Explains procedure and answers any questions the patient has regarding the test.
3. Follows department protocol for exam and ensures the safety and comfort of the patient. Interacts professionally with patient and family.
4. Shields patient according to department protocol and follows ALARA standards.
5. Produces and reviews high quality xrays for interpretation by the Radiologist.
6. Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures.
7. Leads, coaches, and mentors staff members.
8. Works with other modalities to provide complete patient care.
9. Assists with training students and ancillary personnel.
10. Attends annual hospital review (compliance) and departmental in-services and meetings as scheduled.
11. Practices medicine and surgical aseptic procedures.
12. May provide supervision and clinical instruction to prospective radiographers to instill the duties of a radiologic technologist in a health care facility while maintaining excellent patient care.
13. May evaluate a students' ability to perform procedures, and assures student attains objectives in each competency. May perform periodic written evaluation of students.
14. Maintains clinical competency and demonstrates proficiency to work in assigned patient care area(s).
15. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Skills Experience:
Requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of one year job-
related experience.
Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license. Maintains current knowledge of professional discipline & educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
Experience with patient care in a radiology setting.
License: State of Connecticut Radiographer License
Certification: ARRT Certification
Other Information:
Prefer Ct scan experience.
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: 190
Department: Diag Rad DHMAC
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $39.51-$49.39 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.