RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST PER DIEM 4XC03 at Penobscot Valley Hospital

Lincoln, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pediatric Imaging, Adolescent Patient Care, Geriatric Patient Care, Fluoroscopy Assistance, Special Procedures Assistance, Daily Quality Control, Equipment Troubleshooting, Supply Management, Room Cleaning, Equipment Disinfection, CD Burning, Mammography Statistics Entry, Phillips Equipment Operation, GE Equipment Operation, CT Scanning, PACS Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. Position: 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. 4. 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. 15. 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. Requirements Graduate of an AMA-approved radiologic technology school, State of Maine license, registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Experience in alternate modalities (Mammo and/or CT) preferred to assist in available service lines. Will train. PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible for dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

Responsibilities

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.