What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technician - PER DIEM - Orthopedics Specialist Practice position at trinityhealth?
Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: We're Hiring - Per Diem - Radiology Tech * Attach Resume Ready to thrive in a dynamic, high energy environment? Join our Orthopedics Specialty Practice and bring your exceptional talents to a team that makes a real impact—every single day. If you love helping patients and being part of a fast paced, supportive team… we want to meet you! You would be responsible to operate conventional, fluoroscopic, and portable radiology equipment to obtain routine radiographs of designated body portions according to physician specifications. Assists physicians in carrying out examinations by preparing contrast media, assisting in sterile procedures, and the like. Outpatient setting. What you will do: Performs general radiography. Properly positions patients in order to obtain desired diagnostic results, places protective lead shields on patients, and sets correct technical exposure. Performs a variety of related clerical tasks such as retrieving previous films, filing, answering phones, relaying messages, completing encounter forms and scheduling Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided. Performs quality checks on equipment in accordance with department procedure. Produces the highest quality radiographs and digital images with the lowest practical dose of radiation in accordance with procedure ordered. Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Science or equivalent post-secondary education required. Must be a graduate of an accredited diagnostic radiography program. A.R.R.T. registered and current State license in radiography. Minimum of two (2) years of clinical internship and two (2) years of post-educational experience as a Radiologic Technologist. Requires a strong working knowledge of radiographic equipment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills CPR certification Position Highlights and Benefits: Patient-centric environment Career growth and advancement potential Diverse and inclusive culture We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.