Per-diem Radiology Technologist

Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union support

Job summary

Brown University Health in Massachusetts seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures, protect patients and staff, and document accurately in RIS/HIS. The role supports physicians in fluoroscopic and interventional procedures with attention to safety and age-appropriate care.

The position requires ARRT certification or equivalent, MA licensure, and flexibility for overtime, on-call, and weekend rotations. Day shifts, flex hours, on-site work.

Qualifications

• Graduate of radiography certificate program or AS degree.
• 1–3 years experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of radiographic procedures, equipment operation and radiation safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, identify, position, protect and perform radiographic techniques.
• Use RIS/HIS to document patient/procedure information.
• Assist physicians in fluoroscopic/interventional procedures; prepare contrast.
• Use techniques to minimize radiation exposure and adapt care for patient age.

Skills

Radiography knowledge

Radiation safety

Positioning techniques

Patient transfers

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Ethical conduct

Pediatrics & geriatrics awareness

Education

Certificate in Radiography or AS degree

Tools

ARRT certification

Massachusetts radiography licensure

Job description

SUMMARY:

Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Preparation, identification, positioning, protection and radiographic technique iDemonstrates competence in the preparation, identification, positioning, protection and radiographic technique of all imaging procedures.
• 2. Computer System Uses computer system (RIS/HIS) to document accurate and timely patient/procedure information to ensure efficient quality patient care.
• 3. Preparation/Set-Up iAssists physicians in fluoroscopicnterventional procedures and prepares contrast as needed. Ensures that imaging rooms are properly set up and functional before physician begins procedure
• 4. Technique iEmployee uses proper techniques that minimize radiation exposure to self, patients the general public and other health care personnel. Modifies care according to patient's age.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education Requirements: >Graduate of Certificate Program in Radiography or Associate in Science Degree
• Minimum Work Experience: >One to three years experience preferred, but not required
• Other skills and abilities: Knowledge of radiographic procedures, equipment operation, radiation safety, positioning techniques, patient transfers, good communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks/projects, ethical and professional conduct, good understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics and geriatrics. Flexibility to work overtime as needed as well as on-call duty, weekend rotations. Interest in participating in orientation/clinical education of student radiographers in accordance with clinical education center guidelines for radiologic technology program(s).
• Equipment/Software/Certification: Certification by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in radiography, or equivalent. Renewed annually. Licensure by theCommonwealthofMassachusettsin Radiography. Renewed biannually

Pay Range:

$32.43-$47.66

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

440 Swansea Mall Drive - 440 Swansea Mall Drive Swansea, Massachusetts 02777

Work Type:

Flex hours M-F

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East