Diagnostic Rad Tech

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Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top-rated organization is looking to add a full-time Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists to our Radiology department. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you.

This position is eligible for a $10,000.00 bonus for new employees

At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of technical diagnostic radiologic procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May lead other employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Positions/transfers, transports and prepares patients for exams;
• Provides immobilization devices as required;
• Selects proper technical factors on individual patient basis;
• Selects/operates equipment as directed;
• Develops film for automatic/manual processing;
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards;
• Assists physician in administering contract media;
• Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures; may be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel;
• In the absence of the lead technologist, may be designated as acting supervisor;
• Assists in performing patient care as necessary;
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination;
• May assist the physician in the administration of ionizing radiation;
• Maintains records; maintains orderliness, cleanliness; secures/maintains supplies;
• Rotates to other areas of department as required;
• May be required to assist in the development of technical factors/film selection;
• Reports/records equipment problems;
• May participate in research;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Considerable knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiology; competency and proficiency with radiologic equipment;
• Ability to exercise independent judgment;
• Knowledge of radiographic film processing techniques;
• Knowledge of infection control procedures;
• Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment;
• Computer skills;
• Ability to follow oral/written instructions;
• Considerable interpersonal skills.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

Graduation from an ARRT approved two-year certificate of Associate's degree program in Radiology Technology.

Special Experience:

Incumbents must meet the requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists.

Special Requirements:

• Incumbents must possess and maintain a current license to practice radiography in the State of Connecticut.

• Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers or formal training. This is the only accepted credential.

• Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire, but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain through employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Operating room, hospital, emergency department experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents in this class are required to lift and position patients; are exposed to radiation scatter while performing certain aspects of duties, i.e., fluoroscopy, portables, or assisting in radiological exams and infection/communicable diseases; may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions.

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 11:30 am to 8:00 pm, rotating weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed.

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.