Radiologic Technologist jobs in Lewiston, ME

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Spectrum Healthcare Partners is Maine’s largest multi-specialty, physician-owned and directed professional organization and is comprised of over 200 physicians practicing in the areas of anesthesiology, orthopaedics, pain management, pathology, radiation oncology, radiology, and vascular & interventional services. Spectrum provides services at many of Maine’s hospitals throughout the state and in eastern New Hampshire.

POSITION SUMMARY

Focuses on the optimal delivery of patient care by taking x-rays according to established standards and procedures to assist orthopedic physicians to diagnose and monitor status of recovery.

HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm; Wednesday, Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Pay range is contingent on experience and qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Transports and positions patients with minimal discomfort, takes x-rays as requested by provider and produces quality images. 
2. Demonstrates ability to work in a film-less environment.
3. Performs quality assurance of digital images to ensure high diagnostic image quality, and proper patient identification. 
4. Ability to operate the C-arm in surgery, under sterile technique. Assists with joint injections requiring fluoroscopy by operating the C-arm image intensifier and ensures that the procedure room is properly set up.
5. Protects patients, self and staff from radiation exposure
6. Logs all completed radiological procedures in the electronic patient record
7. Communicates effectively with patients, families, providers, staff and others    

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Orders related supplies and equipment
• Provides coverage in other areas/locations when needed
• Attends meetings as assigned, and participates in educational activities to keep skills up-to-date
• Demonstrates professionalism at all times
• Keeps abreast of current issues involving patient care or practice issues by attending and participating in department, team and practice meetings
• Displays cooperative behavior and interacts positively and effectively with others to promote a team environment
• Performs other duties necessary to maintain the overall efficiency and continuity of the clinic
• Is proactive in identifying, reporting and participating in the resolution of any potential or actual patient safety issues

  QUALIFICATIONS