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277160- Radiologic Technologist - Woodsville, NH - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare staffing is currently looking for Radiology Technologist to work onsite at contracted facilities in Woodsville, NH.
EMR Used: Cerner
Shift : Sun - Thurs evenings Weekend and call rotation
Summary:
Sigma Healthcare staffing is currently looking for Radiology Technologist to work onsite at contracted facilities in Woodsville, NH.
EMR Used: Cerner
Shift : Sun - Thurs evenings Weekend and call rotation
Summary:
- We are seeking a proficient multi-modality Radiologic Technologist. CT experience is required and ARRT CT certification preferred. Must be able to obtain and process quality images; complete all required documentation and paperwork timely; prepare patients for examinations in professional manner; provide safe care based on age specific needs of the patient; interact with radiologists and diagnostic imaging team effectively, and comply with protocols and procedures. The Ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic who is self-motivated, while being compassionate, empathetic and congenial. A candidate must be comfortable working independently and have exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills. Because our workload is inconsistent we need someone who can be adaptable! If this sounds like you APPLY TODAY!
- Greets patients, explains procedures to patients, answers their questions, shows patient to changing room and assists when necessary
- For ED/med surg patients, notifies nurse patient will be leaving the unit, ensures they are unhooked from all monitoring equipment, patient passport has been filled out by nurse for med/surg patients, ensures they are appropriately changed for exam, and have necessary ancillary equipment such as O2
- Prepares exams rooms to receive patients and ensures the equipment is clean, functioning properly, and all supplies are readily available and ready for use
- Prepares patients for exams including getting them changed as required, removing items that could cause artifacts prior to imaging
- Utilizes ALARA principles at all times, performs all requested routine and specialty diagnostic radiology exams, and shields every patient when possible
- Produces diagnostic images with accurate positioning and optimizes image quality with appropriate technique selection
- Closes out exams and sends images for interpretation
- Monitors and stocks radiology supplies, consistently checks for expired items, and performs necessary QC and documents when required
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance requirements and follows shut down, warm up and QC schedules as appropriate
- Performs basic office duties including but not limited to: answering the phone, scheduling radiology exams accurately, assisting with obtaining protocols, ensuring prior authorizations are obtained when necessary, sending images to other facilities and creating discs when requested
- Performs necessary record keeping for sending images and scanning documents into PACS and EMR
- Takes call as requested and is always available/reachable during on-call hours. Must be within 30-45 minutes of the hospital whe
- X-ray (Radiography),
- Computed Tomography (CT),
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI),
- Ultrasound, Echocardiography, Nuclear Medicine,
- Mammography, and Bone Densitometry
- Must be a graduate of an accredited program for Radiologic Technology.
- Must possess ARRT (R) and (CT) or (M)
- New Hampshire Imaging License
- Valid BLS Certification
- Multi-Modality experience (preferred)
- Excellent customer service and patient care required
- Athena and Cerner experience (preferred)
- Live within 30 min of Hospital for On Call (preferred not required)
