What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Imaging Specialist position at Yale New Haven Health?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at Yale New Haven Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of radiologic procedures at a technical level, assuming responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.
About the Role
- The ideal candidate will be mentally flexible when dealing with coworkers, students, radiologists, and other healthcare workers.
- They will obtain and assess a patient's pertinent clinical information, consistently producing diagnostic quality radiographs by using proper technical factors and patient positioning.
- Facilitating efficient patient flow is also a key aspect of this role.
- The selected individual will complete all patient documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Empathy and compassion towards patients at all times are essential qualities for this position.
- The technologist will operate all equipment properly and efficiently, adhering to safe radiation guidelines.
- Performing venopuncture for contrast injections and assessing vital signs as needed are also responsibilities of this role.
- Maintaining good communication among team members and other departments to maximize excellent patient care is crucial.
- The successful candidate will meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
- Additional duties may be assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
Qualifications
- A high school graduate or equivalent with a formal radiologic technology program from an AMA-approved school is required.
- The selected individual must meet registry requirements by the A.R.R.T.
- Two to three months on-the-job experience gained through an accredited radiology technology program is preferred.
- A current Connecticut state license in radiologic technology or the ability to obtain licensure within six months of date of hire is necessary.
- BLS certification is also required.
- A.R.R.T. registration (R) or registry eligibility is a must.
