Penobscot Valley Hospital·Lincoln, Maine
The technologist must perform various imaging procedures, adjusting technical factors and shielding appropriately for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, while also assisting the Radiologist with fluoroscopic and special procedures. Key duties include performing daily quality control, troubleshooting equipment, maintaining supplies, cleaning rooms, and operating specific X-ray equipment including CT scanners and LoRad MIV units for mammography.
Description: Radiology Technologist (PD) 4XC03
PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.
This is an “as needed” position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absences, and other instances of unfilled shifts. Per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts within a 3 month period.
non-exempt, non-union, hourly rate.
Job functions 1.
Able to adjust technical factors and utilize proper shielding and immobilization devices for pediatric patients 2.
Utilize proper technical factors and shielding for adolescents and explain procedures in a manner that adolescent patient can understand; questions female patient about chance of pregnancy.
3.
Able to alter procedures and technical factors for geriatric patients and explain procedures in a manner that the geriatric patient can understand.
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Assists Radiologist with fluoroscopic and special procedures 5.
Can perform daily Quality Control test 6.
Can trouble shoot equipment problems in absence of chief technologist 7.
Maintaining supplies and reordering from central supply 8.
Cleaning X-ray rooms and disinfecting equipment 9.
Cleaning DR - plates/panels 10.
Burning of CD’s 11.
Faxing and photocopying as needed 12.
Clerical duties as needed 13.
Properly enters Mammogram statistics into computer 14.
Demonstrates ability to operate all x-ray equipment including, Phillips, GE, AMx4 portable and CT scanner.
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Demonstrates ability to use LoRad MIV unit and perform all aspects of Mammography examination. (Mammo techs only) 16.
Completes all associated paperwork in a timely manner 17.Has working knowledge of DR Systems 18.Has working knowledge of PACs 19.
Exercises proper radiation protection principles
Quality Improvement Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.
Emergency Management As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.
Graduate of an AMA-approved radiologic technology school, State of Maine license, registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Market context
In Maine, allied-health laboratory roles often draw steady demand from hospitals and regional health systems that need experienced staff for core diagnostic work. These positions are competitive because employers typically want a bachelor’s degree, national Medical Technologist certification, recent hands-on lab experience, and the ability to clear a government background investigation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification, recent lab experience, and background-check readiness before applying.
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