State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Staff Radiological Technologist (35 Hour) (9381HN)

$26.31-$35.55 Hourly / $1,841.58-$2,488.24 BiWeekly /
$48,065.00-$64,943.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility or institution this class is accountable for performing technical radiographic procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Principal Radiological Technologist or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead other employees of lower grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis; 
  • Produces radiographs; 
  • Positions individuals; 
  • Provides immobilization devices; 
  • Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis; 
  • Selects and operates equipment as directed; 
  • Develops film by automatic and manual processing; 
  • Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards; 
  • Practices sterile techniques and applies infection control policies; 
  • Maintains adequate records; 
  • Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area; 
  • Secures and returns special equipment; 
  • Assists physician in administering opaque media; 
  • Assists in performing first aid as necessary; 
  • May be responsible for delegated areas or performance of special procedures; 
  • May perform preventive maintenance and quality assurance measurement of equipment; 
  • May operate patient monitoring equipment such as an electrocardiograph; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • radiographic procedures and equipment; 
    • radiographic film processing techniques; 
    • infection control policies and procedures; 
    • individual monitoring equipment; 
  • Interpersonal skills; 
  • Ability to
    • exercise independent judgment as needed in individual cases; 
    • follow oral and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Must meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists and hold current Connecticut state license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and position individuals and may be exposed to radiation, moderately disagreeable conditions and occasionally to infectious and/or communicable diseases.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(17)-Laboratory/Scientific Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(10)-HEALTH NONPROF(NP-6)

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

HN 15

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Staff Radiological Technologist (35 Hour) in Salary Group HN 15 approved effective May 13, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section.) Final No. 24-155

EFFECTIVE DATE

08/12/2024
CLASS: 9381HN; EST: 9/4/1959; REV: 8/16/2024;