Radiologic Technologist - Full Time- Part Time - Per Diem

COMMUNITY HEALTH:

Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Assists in the delivery of health care and patient care management by performing radiological examinations and other clinical support functions.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Ensures operation and radiology equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirement, trouble-shooting malfunctions, maintaining equipment, inventories, calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains radiology supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specific position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Maintains production and quality of x-ray films by following established standards and procedures, developing and observing film results and making necessary adjustments.
• Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries.
• Comforts patients by anticipating patients’ anxieties; answering patient questions and maintaining the reception area.
• Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Prior healthcare experience strongly preferred; Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Completion of education in radiological technology approved by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists and currently licensed in the State of Vermont.
• Experience preferred; will consider new graduate.
• Prior experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.