What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at Yale New Haven Health?
Radiology Technologist at Yale New Haven Health
A Radiology Technologist operates advanced radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and high-quality images. The role involves patient interaction, gathering clinical data, and maintaining accurate information in the imaging system.
OverviewAs a member of our organization, every employee must understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values: integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion.Responsibilities
- Operates advanced radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Ensures patient safety and high-quality images.
- Gathers clinical data and maintains accurate information in the imaging system.
- Patient Interaction:
- Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts.
- Maintains accurate information in the imaging system.
- Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information.
- Speaks with patient to ascertain pertinent history associated with requested exam.
- Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department.
- Selects technical factors to ensure high-quality images using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standard.
- Performs various clerical duties including verification of information and exams performed.
- Attends all required safety training programs and describes his/her responsibilities related to general safety and specific job-related hazards.
- Must be a graduate of an approved two-year program.
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology or registry eligible, must obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Requires a minimum of one year of experience.
- Must possess RI license and ARRT certification or must obtain within 3 months of hire.
Keywords:
Radiology Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging, Radiologic Technology, Patient Care, Healthcare, X-ray, Medical Imaging, Patient Safety, Radiographic Equipment, Clinical Data
