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Position at Danbury Hospital
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
Our accolades include the following:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
- Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
- Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
Summary:
Performs diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining patient safety. May provide clinical instruction to prospective Radiologic Technologist students and assist in evaluating student’s ability to perform procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Greet patient, introduces self, and checks patient identification.
2. Reviews patient script and Cerner requisition to ensure the appropriate exam is being performed.
3. Acquires appropriate history from patient that is pertinent to the exam being performed.
4. Explains procedure and answers any questions the patient has regarding the test.
5. Follows department protocol for exam and ensures the safety & comfort of the patient.
6. Shields patient according to department protocol and follows ALARA standards.
7. Produces and review high quality x-rays for interpretation by the Radiologist.
8. Interacts professionally with patient and family.
9. Attends annual hospital review & departmental in-services meetings. Practices medicine & surgical aseptic procedures. Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures. Works well with other modalities to provide complete patient care.
10. May provide clinical instruction to prospective radiographers to instill duties of a radiologic technologist in a health care facility. May evaluate a students' ability to perform procedures & ensures student attains objectives of each competency.
11. Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems and in accordance with department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
12. Maintains clinical competency and demonstrates proficiency to work in assigned patient care area(s).
13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Reviews patient script and Cerner requisition to ensure the appropriate exam is being performed.
3. Acquires appropriate history from patient that is pertinent to the exam being performed.
4. Explains procedure and answers any questions the patient has regarding the test.
5. Follows department protocol for exam and ensures the safety & comfort of the patient.
6. Shields patient according to department protocol and follows ALARA standards.
7. Produces and review high quality x-rays for interpretation by the Radiologist.
8. Interacts professionally with patient and family.
9. Attends annual hospital review & departmental in-services meetings. Practices medicine & surgical aseptic procedures. Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures. Works well with other modalities to provide complete patient care.
10. May provide clinical instruction to prospective radiographers to instill duties of a radiologic technologist in a health care facility. May evaluate a students' ability to perform procedures & ensures student attains objectives of each competency.
11. Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems and in accordance with department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
12. Maintains clinical competency and demonstrates proficiency to work in assigned patient care area(s).
13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: BLS, CT State RT License or New Graduates under CT Temporary Practice Provisions, Valid ARRT, 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.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Credentials:
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
* Radiographer
*New Graduates under CT Temporary Practice Provisions
Education: Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Credentials:
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
* Radiographer
*New Graduates under CT Temporary Practice Provisions
Education: Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
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.
Credentials:ARRT,RAD
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 189
Department: Diagnostic Radiology
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $44.31 Hourly