Description

POSITION: Radiologic Technologist

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

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 System

18.Has working knowledge of PAC

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.