Ortho/Sports Radiologic Technologist — Sign-On & Relocation

Carle Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available

Relocation bonus available

Job summary

Carle Health is hiring a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic general radiology procedures, review orders, and ensure image quality. Responsibilities include administering contrast, evaluating patient history, and collaborating with radiologists.

The role requires BLS, ARRT registry, and Illinois IEMA licensure, with compensation details posted. The position emphasizes safety, data transfer to PACS, after-hours exam submission, and potential cross-training in related modalities, with a

Qualifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered in Radiography (R) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Education: Associate’s Degree: Related Field; Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology, Work Experience

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.
• Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
• Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
• Administers IV contrast and oral/rectal contrast when appropriate.
• Recognizes and responds to any adverse reactions or allergic reactions.
• Administers IV contrast material by means of existing IV line or by performing veni-puncture.
• Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable.
• Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
• Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
• Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
• Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
• Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation.
• Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
• Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.
• Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
• Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety.
• Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
• Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
• May perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in their absence.
• Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.
• Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
• Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
• Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at facility unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.

Job description

Carle Health is hiring a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic general radiology procedures, review orders, and ensure image quality. Responsibilities include administering contrast, evaluating patient history, and collaborating with radiologists.

The role requires BLS, ARRT registry, and Illinois IEMA licensure, with compensation details posted. The position emphasizes safety, data transfer to PACS, after-hours exam submission, and potential cross-training in related modalities, with a