Radiology Technologist – PER DIEM Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

Radiology Technologist – PER DIEM

Job Category:

Regular Employees

Requisition Number:

RADIO001124

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Posted:

May 7, 2025
Part-Time
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Woodsville, NH 03785, USA Job Details
Description Join Our Radiology Team at Cottage Hospital! We’re seeking a skilled and adaptable Radiologic Technologist with CT experience to be part of our supportive team. In our state-of-the-art Radiology department, your work will have a direct impact on patient care as you obtain quality images and prepare patients for exams. Your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with our diagnostic imaging team, ensuring equipment is clean and functioning, and utilizing ALARA principles to optimize image quality. If you’re self-motivated, compassionate, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us provide exceptional diagnostic imaging services!

Job Summary:

Performs various radiology procedures in a variety of settings (ED, ortho, portable, C-arm, fluoroscopy) under the direct supervision of the Radiologist which may include radiology, computed tomography, mammography, and bone densitometry. Process and store images and complete all required documentation and paperwork. Provides direct patient care and prepares patients for examinations in professional manner. The technologist must be able to provide care based on the age specific needs of the patient and comply with the departments’ protocols and procedures. All required continuing education and training to maintain licensure must be completed and the technologist must remain proficient on department equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

Greets patients, explains procedures to patients, answers their questions, shows patient to changing room and assists when necessary
For ED/med surg patients, notifies nurse patient will be leaving the unit, ensures they are unhooked from all monitoring equipment, patient passport has been filled out by nurse for med/surg patients, ensures they are appropriately changed for exam, and have necessary ancillary equipment such as O2
Prepares exams rooms to receive patients and ensures the equipment is clean, functioning properly, and all supplies are readily available and ready for use
Prepares patients for exams including getting them changed as required, removing items that could cause artifacts prior to imaging
Utilizes ALARA principles at all times, performs all requested routine and specialty diagnostic radiology exams, and shields every patient when possible
Produces diagnostic images with accurate positioning and optimizes image quality with appropriate technique selection
Closes out exams and sends images for interpretation
Monitors and stocks radiology supplies, consistently checks for expired items, and performs necessary QC and documents when required
Knowledge of equipment maintenance requirements and follows shut down, warm up and QC schedules as appropriate
Performs basic office duties including but not limited to: answering the phone, scheduling radiology exams accurately, assisting with obtaining protocols, ensuring prior authorizations are obtained when necessary, sending images to other facilities and creating discs when requested
Performs necessary record keeping for sending images and scanning documents into PACS and EMR
Takes call as requested and is always available/reachable during on call hours. Must be within 30 minutes of the hospital when on call Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required Med Imaging/Radiation Radiography ARRT Basic Life Support