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Radiologic Technologist at Butler Hospital in US-RI-Warwick
Job Description
Radiologic Technologist
Job Summary
Responsible for planning and performing diagnostic patient examinations using technical skills utilizing radiation-emitting equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Review requisitions to determine proper room set up and amounts of radiation. Study views required for examination relative to patient’s anatomy and perform examinations.
2. Prepare and administer contrast agents (e.g. Barium) as required.
3. Provide nursing care to patient during and following examinations. This includes evaluating patient and calling codes if patient gets in dire distress.
4. Provide radiation protection for self, patient and staff by using various protective devices and by selecting radiation factors which will result in a quality study with minimal radiation exposure to the patient.
5. Evaluate diagnostic films to ensure quality studies, having unsuitable films repeated as necessary.
6. Perform other various functions including assisting radiologist during procedures.
7. Train employees and students in day to day procedures.
8. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
An Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology and minimum six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. CPR Certification Required. ARRT is also required.
About Us
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, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
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.
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.