Staff Radiological Technologist (35 Hour)

Recruitment # 240426-9381HN-001

Location Suffield, CT

Date Opened 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salary $46,892* - $63,359/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 5/22/2024 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

  Are you a radiographer who is looking for a highly rewarding position where your work can positively impact the life of others?

  The State of Connecticut (http://ct.gov/) , Department of Correction (DOC (http://ct.gov/doc) ), has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Radiological Technologist (http://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9381HN&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) at MacDougall Walker Correctional Institution (http://portal.ct.gov/DOC/Facility/MacDougall-Walker-CI) in Suffield, CT.

  BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

  State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) plan that includes:

• A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) .

• Sick, vacation, and personal leave.

• Student Loan Forgiveness - the State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

• We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

• Network within a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

• Engage in a rewarding career.

• Make a difference in the public sector.

• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

  As a DOC Employee, you may also benefit from:

• A Hazardous Duty pension plan (https://www.osc.ct.gov/rbsd/stateretire.htm) (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).

• State license reimbursement;

• Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

  POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• This position is 35 hours per week, first shift Monday – Friday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm.

• Located at the MacDougall Walker Correctional Institution located in Suffield, CT

• This is a hazardous duty position

  ABOUT THE ROLE

  Some key responsibilities of the Staff Radiological Technologist include:

• Performing technical radiographic procedures.

• Applying independent judgment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis.

• Producing radiographs and providing immobilization devices.

• Making a positive difference in the lives of others!

  More details can be found in the class specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9381HN&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) .

  CAREER PATH

  As a healthcare professional, there are vast opportunities for you to explore within our agency and throughout state service. For example, as a Radiological Technologist, your career path may lead you to become a Principal Radiological Technologist (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9382HN&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) where you may have the opportunity to supervise and lead others within the department.

  Are you ready for a rewarding career? Start with us, stay with us and grow with us!

  ABOUT US

  The State of Connecticut DOC shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

  MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution is a level 4/5, high/maximum security level multi-mission correctional facility for adult males. The MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution provides a highly structured environment to manage long-term sentenced offenders, protective custody offenders and high bond unsentenced offenders with programs designed to address the needs of each population. The facility focuses on education both academic (ABE, Pre-GED, GED, Special Education, TSOL), and at the MacDougall Building (Vocational Maintenance, Electro Mechanical, Micro Computers, Electronic Repair, Dental, and Commercial Cleaning). Programming is also a vital component of our mission and includes Parenting Skills, Sex Offender Treatment, Family Issues, Beyond Fear, Addiction Services, Aftercare and Fellowship AA/NA meetings.

  Selection Plan

  This is a non-examined recruitment, open to the public.

  For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

  TO APPLY:

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

• Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

• In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.

• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

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  IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY:

• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) .

  CONNECT WITH US:

• Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/newregpages/IDPassfind.asp?from=existing) . Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov

• Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/stateofconnecticut/mycompany/) .

  PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

  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; knowledge of radiographic film processing techniques; knowledge of infection control policies and procedures; familiarity with individual monitoring equipment; interpersonal skills; ability to exercise independent judgment as needed in individual cases; ability to 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.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Experience working with Correctional or Forensic population.

  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.

  Conclusion

  AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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