RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST (PT 20 hours) 1XC06

Description

1XC06

PVH employment application required.   All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical

This position is part time, 20-hour flexible shifts. Hourly rate, non-exempt, union.

SCOPE: Production of quality radiographs, proper management of  patient records and a smooth flow of patients though the imaging  department.

COMMITMENT: It is the policy of Penobscot Valley Hospital to provide  services in compliance with all state and federal laws governing its  operations and consistent with highest standards of business and  professional ethics. This policy is a solemn commitment to our patients,  to our community, to those government agencies that regulate the  hospital, and to ourselves. All employees of PVH agree to comply with  all local, state, and federal regulations and conduct themselves in a  highly-ethical manner in the course of fulfilling their job duties.

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
20. 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.

21.   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

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

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 to receive 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. Graduate of an AMA-approved radiologic technology school, State of Maine license, registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.