Lead Radiology Technician -multi site

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic exams using Digital Radiography under supervision and to code diagnoses for encounter forms. The role includes quality control, patient assessment, and adherence to WE CARE values.

The position requires AMA-approved radiologic technology education, MA licensure/ARRT eligibility, and 3 years of related experience (2 with a Bachelor's).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved radiologic technology program.
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the Mass Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program.
• Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients; acknowledge appointments using computerized scheduling system.
• Plans and schedules work for assigned area ensuring proper staffing and space for duties of technologists.
• Assists department manager in fiscal planning; prepares budgetary recommendations and monitors expenditures.
• Assesses patient information from interviews, records, and requisitions to ensure appropriateness of procedures.
• Initiates incident reports and reports incomplete/incorrect examinations for proper patient care and charges.
• Performs routine quality control testing and maintains QA logs per ACR and HCFA regulations.
• Performs other duties as needed to meet department needs.

Skills

Patient care

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

AMA approved radiologic technology program

Massachusetts license (Radiologic Technologist)

ARRT registered or registry eligible

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing a radiological exam using Digital Radiography. In addition, processes and codes diagnoses for encounter form completion. Performs quality control on equipment and radiographic procedures to insure essential patient care and high-quality films.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Greet and check in patients; acknowledge patient appointments using computerized appointment scheduling system; print out daily schedules.
• Plans and schedules work for assigned area ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing coverage, space andfacilities for performance of duties of technologists.
• Assists department manager in the determination of fiscal requirements; prepares budgetary recommendations, monitors, verifies andreconciles expenditures of budgeted funds. May take action to realign actual expenditures to budget.
• Patient Care Assessment: The technologist assesses the patient by the following:a) Collects information by interview, from the patient, family, significant other, and health care providers.b) Completes assessments by utilizing the medical record and Radiology requisitions or verbal orders to ensureappropriateness of procedures ordered.c) Makes accurate assessments of the patient’s condition/status thus ensuring appropriateness of procedure ordered.d) Intervenes appropriately in preventing potential problems/complications.e) Identifies patient/family educational needs based on their learning strengths and/or deficits.
• Initiates applicable “Incident Reports” by end of shift and reports incomplete and incorrect examinations to ensure the proper patient charge and continuity of patient care.
• Perform routine quality control testing and maintain quality control logs as required by ACR and according to HCFA regulations; schedule routing maintenance visits.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved radiologic technology program.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the Mass Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program. Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• 3 years of related experience required, 2 years with a Bachelor’s degree.

Other Requirements

• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.
• Demonstrated commitment and actions to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Physicial Requirements: This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Pay Range

$41.25 - $61.30

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled