IMAGING SPECIALIST

Job Type: Temporary. Job Code: 229. Department: Radiology. Location: Brattleboro, Vermont. FLSA Status: Non-exempt.

About the role

Under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the Chief Radiologist, the Computed Tomography Technologist is responsible for the care and safety of patients who have CT exams; use of CT equipment; maintaining records pertaining to CT; stocking supplies and organizing the schedule. The Department of Radiology at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is a consultative service that provides diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, computed tomography, interventional radiography, MRI, bone density and mammography 24 hours a day, seven days a week to inpatients, outpatients and emergency room patients of all ages. The department also performs quality control, quality assurance, marketing, and continuing education for staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient care and safety during CT examinations.
• Operate CT equipment and maintain associated records.
• Stock supplies and organize the CT schedule.

Requirements

• Education: Formal AMA‑approved school of Radiologic Technology required.
• Experience: Previous, recent experience in all areas of radiologic technology in a hospital setting required; CT experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Certificate for Advanced Level Testing in CT (or obtainable within 1 year of hire); CPR certification; ARRT certification required (except for technologists credentialed through Vermont state certification hired prior to January 1, 2000); Vermont state licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• Mental Efforts: Ability to manage physically aggressive patients; ability to transport patients on a patient mobilizer or in a wheelchair; ability to wear protective lead aprons and gloves during examinations; ability to work within limited space and in varying light conditions; ability to see objects closely, hear normal sounds with background noise.
• Environment & Working Conditions: Potential exposure to electrical and radiation hazards, electromagnetic radiation from CRTs/VDTs; potential exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Physical Demands: On‑the‑job time spent standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing; ability to lift up to 30 pounds; vision requirements include close vision (20 inches or less), color vision, and ability to adjust focus; hearing ability to hear calls and instructions; typical office noise level quiet to moderate.