Radiology Technologist X-Ray
Keene, New Hampshire
Cheshire Medical Center

Temp Technologist - X-Ray (Days), Keene, NH

Employment Type: Temp Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 12 hours per day Location: Keene, New Hampshire

Eligibility

• Local travelers (those who live within 50 miles of the facility) will not be considered.
• Traveler must have their own vehicle.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in New Hampshire
• 1+ year of Radiology Technologist experience, with experience within the last year
• Active ARRT certification
• Active BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience in a hospital setting
• Experience with the C-arm

Responsibilities

• Position patients on the examining table and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimal views of the requested body area
• Perform all routine diagnostic procedures
• Move radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment into position and set exposure factors such as time and distance
• Operate film processing equipment
• Operate mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment in the operating room, emergency room, or at the patient's bedside
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff
• Prioritize and organize daily workflow

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills

Schedule and Time Off

• Requested time off must be noted and verified at profile upload. Requests made after upload, during the interview, or after an offer will not be approved and may lead to a rescinded offer.
• No more than 5 days of time off will be accepted (less is better).
• Travelers may not take all holidays off. Travelers must work one block, if scheduled or needed:

  • Christmas Eve through Christmas Day, plus the following weekend
  • New Year's Eve through New Year's Day, plus the following weekend

Application Requirements

• Submit a work history and a profile with the perm address and any time-off requests.
• Cover page is optional.
• Required documents: New Hampshire Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy License (or equivalent), active BLS, and ARRT registration.
• Temp positions are available with a fast turnaround for those who hold an equivalent state license.

Dress Code

• Hospital blue scrubs (provided)
• Business casual with a lab coat, or basic plain personal scrubs
• No hooded sweatshirts
• Closed-toe shoes (sneakers or clogs)
• Hair pulled back if longer than shoulder length; no dangling earrings

Facility Overview

• 169-bed regional referral center in Keene, New Hampshire
• Provides primary and specialty care throughout southwestern New Hampshire, in partnership with a regional health network
• Keene is about 110 miles from both Boston, MA and Hartford, CT
• Nearby recreation includes covered bridges and hiking trails, including Mt. Monadnock, about 14 miles southwest of town