Radiologic Technologist, Per Diem (Regional Position between Waterbury Hospital and ECHN)

RATE OF PAY: $65.00/HR

**Additional compensation offered for a work commitment of 24-32 hours per week.

NOTE: All employees must be willing to rotate between Waterbury Hospital and Manchester Memorial Hospital.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs or assists in radiographic procedures at a level that does not require direct supervision over technical detail. Performs and assists in a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, good knowledge of anatomy, positioning and a thorough technical knowledge of equipment. Assumes responsibility for a designated area or procedure as may be required. Reports to Associate Director of Healthcare Staffing On Demand, LLC.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) National Board and have a State of Connecticut License to practice Radiographic technical procedures.
• On an on-going basis the incumbent must obtain the mandatory number of continued educational units (CEU's) needed to maintain the currency of state licensure.
• Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least five (5) years radiology experience, two (2) years of experience within ECHN is desirable but not required.
• Must be fully knowledgeable and capable of performing independently in at least two modalities.
• Must have a complete working knowledge in the principals of physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique, and radiation protection as it relates to Radiology practice.
• Radiologic Technologists must meet the ECHN age specific knowledge/skill requirement, annually complete ECHN's mandatory education program

COMPETENCIES:

• Must have the ability to speak, read and write using the English language.
• Bilingual capabilities in Spanish are desirable, but not required.
• The incumbent needs advanced math skills in physics to understand and set the level of radiologic exposure to the patient and themselves for the process.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

• Employees are required to successfully complete mandatory education/training as assigned.
• It is the employee’s responsibility to complete and return all continuing education documents, i.e. certificates/forms by the posted due date to document knowledge of recent changes.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 24 hours per month, this includes (1) weekend shift equaling 8 hours or more.
• A maximum of 130 hours per month will be permitted.
• All employees must be willing to rotate between Waterbury Hospital and Manchester Memorial Hospital.
• The Central Scheduling Office will notify employee via the provided phone number if there is a need to change the assigned facility prior to the start of the shift. Employee will be notified of any change 2 hours prior to the start of the shift.

• Employees are required to work (1) holiday under Group A; and (1) date under Group B, per year, to meet the holiday commitment.