Yale New Haven Health
Xray Technologist - YSC - Full Time, 40 hours (7:30a-4p w/ every other weekend 7
Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Overview
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.
Under the supervision of the Diagnostic Radiology Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality radiographic images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Perform quality and efficient diagnostic radiographic examinations, utilizing appropriate protocols and age specific standards.
Verify physician's order on requisitions 100% of the time.
Operate radiographic equipment to ensure proper technical results.
Conduct daily inspection of radiographic equipment to ensure proper performance and image quality.
Prepare examination room to ensure a clean and safe environment with adequate supplies to assure efficient and accurate performance of exams.
Replace any used supplies immediately after patient is dismissed.
Perform quality and compassionate patient care, utilizing appropriate age specific standards, to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
Thoroughly explain the procedure to ensure patient physical and emotional comfort.
Perform various record keeping, customer service functions, and communicate feedback to ensure the goals of the department are met and operations run efficiently.
Accurately edit and complete all examinations in Imagecast to ensure proper medical record documentation and billing.
Participate in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding knowledge of others.
Be receptive to teaching new technologists, students, residents.
Enhance patient experience in Diagnostic radiology to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey.
Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner; staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family Centered experience.
Staff will fully explain procedure and ask if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure.
Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting procedure.
Staff will thank patient once procedure is completed and ask the patient if they have any additional questions.
Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year threshold values for rating: 2 rating on review requires actual threshold; 3 rating requires +0.2; 4 rating requires +0.4.
Qualifications Education
Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program. AS degree preferred but not required with relevant years of experience.
Experience
Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine radiography. RT(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Connecticut State License, and CPR Certification preferred.
Licensure
ARRT and Connecticut State License.
Special Skills
Proficient in routine Radiography CR/Digital imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer/PACS applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills.
Physical Demand
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 162775
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Under the supervision of the Diagnostic Radiology Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality radiographic images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Perform quality and efficient diagnostic radiographic examinations, utilizing appropriate protocols and age specific standards.
Verify physician's order on requisitions 100% of the time.
Operate radiographic equipment to ensure proper technical results.
Conduct daily inspection of radiographic equipment to ensure proper performance and image quality.
Prepare examination room to ensure a clean and safe environment with adequate supplies to assure efficient and accurate performance of exams.
Replace any used supplies immediately after patient is dismissed.
Perform quality and compassionate patient care, utilizing appropriate age specific standards, to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
Thoroughly explain the procedure to ensure patient physical and emotional comfort.
Perform various record keeping, customer service functions, and communicate feedback to ensure the goals of the department are met and operations run efficiently.
Accurately edit and complete all examinations in Imagecast to ensure proper medical record documentation and billing.
Participate in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding knowledge of others.
Be receptive to teaching new technologists, students, residents.
Enhance patient experience in Diagnostic radiology to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey.
Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner; staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family Centered experience.
Staff will fully explain procedure and ask if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure.
Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting procedure.
Staff will thank patient once procedure is completed and ask the patient if they have any additional questions.
Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year threshold values for rating: 2 rating on review requires actual threshold; 3 rating requires +0.2; 4 rating requires +0.4.
Qualifications Education
Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program. AS degree preferred but not required with relevant years of experience.
Experience
Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine radiography. RT(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Connecticut State License, and CPR Certification preferred.
Licensure
ARRT and Connecticut State License.
Special Skills
Proficient in routine Radiography CR/Digital imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer/PACS applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills.
Physical Demand
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 162775
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