Job detail

Radiologic technologist

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

#Quality Assurance #CPR Certification #Record Keeping #Quality Control #Patient Care #Healthcare #Safety Protocols #Continuing Education #MRI

Quick overview

Technologists are responsible for the care and safety of patients during radiographic procedures and the use of radiographic equipment. They also maintain records and ensure appropriate supplies are available.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have completed a formal AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology and have previous experience in a hospital setting. Certification in CPR and by the ARRT, along with a state license, are required.

professional certificateQuality ControlQuality AssuranceCommunication SkillsCPR CertificationRecord KeepingPatient CareEquipment MaintenanceSafety ProtocolsRadiologic TechnologyHand-Eye CoordinationDiagnostic RadiologyUltrasoundRadiographic ProceduresARRT CertificationState LicensingManual Manipulation

Job description

Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist Job Code: 221 Hours: Monday thru Friday 730am to 400pm EST FTE: 1.0 Weekend Schedule: no Holiday Schedule: rotational Call Schedule: no FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department Name: Radiology Department Code: 7210 Location: Brattleboro, Vermont JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the Chief Radiologist, technologists are responsible for the care and safety of patients radiographic procedures; use of radiographic equipment; maintaining records; assuring appropriate supplies. DEPT SCOPE OF SERVICE: The Department of Radiology at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is a consultative service that will provide services in the following categories: diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, computed tomography, interventional radiography, MRI, bone density and mammography. The department offers services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to inpatients, outpatients and emergency room patients of all ages. Whereas x-ray procedures constitute the majority of our service, we also provide related quality control (including protecting patients and staff from harmful radiation), quality assurance monitoring and evaluation, marketing and continuing education of staff and patients. Radiology is comprises of licensed technologists, certified and licensed nuclear medicine technologists, secretarial staff and licensed radiologists.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Formal AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology required.

Experience

Previous experience in all areas of Radiologic technology, in a hospital setting.
Licensure/Certification: Certified in CPR Certified by the ARRT required, except those technologists credentialed through state certification which the State of Vermont Board of Radiologic Technology delegates approval power by rule and hired prior to January 1, 2000.
Licensed by the
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Mental
Efforts: Ability to transport patients as needed. Ability to work within a limited space and in bright and low lighted rooms such as the darkroom. Ability to write and file for extended periods of time. Moderate amount of lifting patients and equipment. Must be able to perform tasks with require moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing and filing for extended periods of time, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such a data entry, copying and developing films.