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ATTENTION RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS WITH SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION
The Danbury Hospital is growing its team of Rad Techs and seeks a PRN Rad Tech3 to join its team. To become a PRN employee of Nuvance/Northwell - Danbury Hospital - Shifts are Evening/Nights 12 hours Variable shifts, 3pm- -12:30am, Two shift per month minimum with one shift a weekend. This is a union role and PRN pay is based on full years experience ranging from $43.46 - 54.33 /hour plus shift differentials.

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.

Our accolades include the following:

The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary:
Takes diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining patient safety.
Responsibilities:
1. Introduce and greet patient.
2. Responsible for the care and safety of patients.
3. Instructs and prepares patient for xray & or fluoroscopic exam.
4. Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions, & shields patient accordingly.
5. Produce high quality xrays.
6. Assists with training students and ancillary personnel.
7. Interacts professionally with patients and family.
8. Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
9. Attends annual hospital review (compliance) and departmental inservices meetings as scheduled.
10. Practices medicine and surgical aseptic procedures.
11. Is proficient in either mammography, operating room or another specialty modality.
12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license.
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: Experience with patient care in a radiology setting. Specialty certification.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials:RAD
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 189
Department: Diagnostic Radiology
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $22.94 - $42.61 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!PDN-a197c4ae-dc92-4cc5-9f57-c854f5cf8dac