What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist-Mammographer position at Kent Hospital?
Primary Function
At the administrative direction of the Radiology Manager and the clinical direction of the Radiologist/Team Leader, independently performs all exams without any supervision within the section employed. Serves as a positive role model, while working in collaboration with all levels of departmental personnel.
Responsibilities
1. Competently operates all units of the sections imaging equipment including X-Ray, Mammography and Bone Density, while performing high-quality procedures in a safe and efficient manner.
2. Review requisitions to determine proper room set up and amounts of radiation. Study views required for examination relative to patients anatomy and perform examinations.
3. Evaluate diagnostic films to ensure quality studies, having unsuitable films repeated as necessary.
4. Independently performs quality control procedures at the designated intervals on imaging and ancillary equipment to ensure compliance with Federal and Joint Commission standards of care.
5. Train employees and students in day-to-day procedures.
6. Collaborates, communicates and problem solves regularly with other divisions of the department and establishes ongoing lines of communication with other
departments through meetings and discussions. Works proactively with other departments to facilitate patient access to the scheduling of exams.
7. Demonstrates competency in the use of all applicable aspects of the Radiology information System(RIS), Clinical Information System(CIS), Picture Archiving System(PACS) and other computer systems unique to each imaging section.
8. Participates in continuing education activities as required by the section employed.
9. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications and Specifications
An Associates degree in Radiologic Technology and minimum six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. CPR Certification Required. ARRT is also required.
Additional Information:
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.