X-ray Technician

X-ray Technician at Yale New Haven Health Summary

An X-ray Technician performs a variety of radiologic procedures to produce diagnostic images, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and compassion for patients.

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

This role requires technical proficiency, clear communication with healthcare professionals, and accurate documentation of patient information. A successful technician is flexible, efficient, and dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

• Maintain mental flexibility when dealing with coworkers, students, radiologists, and other healthcare workers.
• Obtain and assess a patient's pertinent clinical information.
• Produce diagnostic quality radiographs by using proper technical factors and patient positioning.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow.
• Complete all patient documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Show empathy and compassion to patients at all times.
• Operate equipment properly and efficiently, and under safe radiation guidelines.
• Perform venopuncture for contrast injections, and assess vital signs as needed.
• Maintain good communication amongst team members and other departments to maximize excellent patient care.
• Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development.

We are looking for a highly skilled X-ray Technician who has completed a formal Radiologic Technology program in an AMA-approved school and meets requirements for registry by the ARRT.

Experience gained through an accredited radiology technology program is preferred.

A current Connecticut State License in Radiologic Technology or the ability to obtain licensure as soon as they become registered is required.

BLS certification is also required.

X-ray Technician, Radiologic Technology, Patient Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Healthcare, Radiology, Medical Imaging, Patient Documentation, Clinical Information, Safety Guidelines