State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Principal Radiological Technologist (35 Hour) (9382HN)

$30.39-$40.62 Hourly / $2,126.94-$2,843.22 BiWeekly /
$55,513.00-$74,208.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility or institution this class is accountable for supervising the paraprofessional operations of a radiology department while performing technical radiographic procedures as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a medical professional.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Leads Staff Radiological Technologists of lower grade and other employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assumes lead responsibility for paraprofessional aspects of a radiology department and production of high quality radiographic work in compliance with state and federal regulations and standards; 
  • Initiates employee evaluations, recommends promotions or disciplinary action where appropriate; 
  • Interprets departmental and agency rules and regulations; 
  • Participates in teaching programs and in-service classes; 
  • Performs technical radiographic functions as needed; 
  • Ensures practice of sterile techniques and compliance with infection control policies; 
  • Performs limited preventive maintenance and quality assurance measurement of equipment; 
  • Responsible for procurement and storage of supplies; 
  • Acts as a liaison between radiology department and other departments or agencies; 
  • Maintains attendance reports; 
  • May administer first aid; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • radiographic procedures and equipment; 
  • Knowledge of auxiliary patient monitoring equipment
  • Interpersonal skills; 
  • Ability to lead staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a Radiological Technologist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists and hold current Connecticut state licensure.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and position patients 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 18

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 Principal Radiological Technologist (35 Hour) in Salary Group HN 18 approved effective August 23, 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: 9382HN; EST: 9/2/1941; REV: 8/16/2024;