Radiographer performing radiographic, mammographic, and fluoroscopic exams, operating mobile and stationary equipment, and assisting physicians with contrast media and patient positioning.
Compensation
Pay Range: $30.00 - $46.31 per hour
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of radiographic, mammographic, and fluoroscopic exams with mobile and stationary equipment as approved.
Set, adjust, manipulate, control and maintain a variety of complex electronic equipment to apply ionizing radiation to patients for diagnosis.
Practice radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factor, to minimize radiation to patient, staff and self.
Explain the procedure to the patient. Instruct and assist patient in assuming physical position for exam.
Assist physicians in administering prescribed contrast media.
Requirements
Completion of a 2-year approved Radiological Technology Program required.
Nice to have: Approved vein puncture and lab procedures according to the Laboratory policies
Nice to have: Approved computer registration according to the Admitting policies
Nice to have: Minimum of 1-year practical experience performing related duties as a radiographer
Per Diem Mammographer performing diagnostic imaging duties in Putnam, CT
Compensation
Pay Range: $38 - $55 per hour
Responsibilities
Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
Performs all aspects of Mammography including Needle localizations and Stereotactic Breast Biopsies.
Set, adjust, manipulate, control and maintain a variety of complex electronic equipment to apply ionizing radiation to patients for diagnosis of disease using proper KVP, MA, exposure time and focal film distance.
Practice radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factor, to minimize radiation to patient, staff and self.
Requirements
Completion of a 2-year approved Radiological Technology Program required.
Under the direction of the radiologist and/or DI Administration performs professional duties involving technical procedures to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis.
Compensation
Pay Range: $38 - $55 per hour
Responsibilities
Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
Performs all aspects of Mammography including Needle localizations and Stereotactic Breast Biopsies.
Set, adjust, manipulate, control and maintain a variety of complex electronic equipment to apply ionizing radiation to patients for diagnosis of disease using proper KVP, MA, exposure time and focal film distance.
Practice radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factor, to minimize radiation to patient, staff and self.
Requirements
Current license in the State of Connecticut required.
Registered, or registry eligible, with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists required.
Maintenance of appropriate CEU's to meet ARRT guidelines required.
CPR – Current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification / equivalent within 3 months of hire is required.
Radiographer, 24-Hours, Nights (11p-7a), Putnam, CTDay Kimball Healthcare · Putnam, US