$15,000 Sign On Bonus
Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Radiological Technologist/CT Technologist to join our highly skilled Diagnostic Imaging Team at Bridgton Hospital!
Compensation: From $33.75 per hour, increasing with experience. Evening and night shift pay differentials.
This is a Full-time, 40 hours per week, benefit eligible position.
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Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!
The Opportunity:
The Radiological Technologist performs a variety of imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols.
Rad techs are trained to perform and become certified in both X Ray and CT!
Functions as one of the first line interfaces with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs.
Participates in on call, weekend and holiday schedules.
Bridgton Region: Bridgton, Maine captures a perfect slice of lakeside beauty. located in Maine’s Lake Region, the town is nestled among many of the state’s most scenic lakes, mountains and forests, offering a variety of year-round outdoor recreation activities, as well as easy access to some of the area’s most significant historical and cultural sites. Ski enthusiasts, in particular, will love this area for its ski slopes at Pleasant Mountain Ski Area –these unique ski slopes, created by the townspeople in the 1930’s, spell the word “LOVE”. Only 40-minutes from North Conway, New Hampshire and an hour from Portland, this delightful town is a great place to enjoy the best of living and working in Maine!
Essential Duties:
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
• Demonstrates understanding while practicing proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer’s and or supervisor’s instruction
• Instructs and prepares patients for roentgenographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations.
• Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate provider contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Operates mobile fluoroscopy equipment during special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as biopsies, drainage orthopedic and spine procedures in a surgical or in department setting.
• Programs portable or stationary x-ray machines and makes radiograms for a variety of examinations.
• Manages radiographic image,
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Assists in maintaining records and reports.
• Enters data via a computer terminal.
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel.
• Takes call according to a weekly schedule. Works weekends and/or holidays.
• Works under the direction of the lead radiologist at each site as well as follows guidelines set by supervisors, managers or director of Imaging.
• Completes all work competently and efficiently by the end of the shift.
• Demonstrates knowledge of local fire and safety regulations.
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies and the functions of the other departments.
• Cooperates with the department’s performance improvement initiatives and compiles and maintains quality assurance information as requested.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.
• Serve as the champion of the patient and team member experience by providing an A+ experience to every patient and team member, every day.
• Completes all work competently and efficiently by the end of the shift. This includes checking with the acute care areas of the hospital prior to leaving in order to expedite patient care.
• Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed. Maintains accurate QC logs, service records, etc
• Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination; documents and deviation.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population
• Must be acquainted with local fire and safety regulations
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies and the functions of other departments.
What It’s Like Working At CMH:
We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.
Living in Central Maine:
While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools.
About Central Maine Healthcare:
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
Education and Experience:
• Prefer 1 or more years of radiologic/imaging and/or CT Scanning experience if performing CT.
• Prefer CT Scanning Certification when performing CT or certification or secondary modality when
appropriate for job duties.
• Required -Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required- and/or
Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a current ARRT or NMTCB Certification in Computed
Tomography
• Current or within 1 month of hire American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BCLS
certification. Re-certification of existing employees is due within 1 month of expiration date.
• Knowledge and understanding of general anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy when performing CT.
• Proficiency with X-Ray and when performing CT will have knowledge or will be trained of CT
equipment, hardware and software (GE, Siemens, Phillips, and Toshiba preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Basic computer knowledge
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Ability to operate imaging equipment.
• Ability to prioritize and use critical thinking skills
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Additional languages preferred
• Effectively communicate with patients and co-workers in a supportive and tactful manner
• Ability to remain calm in a busy or stressful situation
• Represent the organization in a positive manner, support and encourages strong morale within the
team and maintain effective, professional relationships with others
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
**Internal team members who apply for a role that has a sign on bonus for external candidates, will not be eligible for the sign on bonus. Team members who have been gone from CMH for one year or more are eligible for a sign on bonus payment.
CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.
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