Overview
Radiologic Technologist role at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center.
Job Type: Regular. Time Type: Part time. Work Shift: Evening (United States of America). FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures to produce images for use in the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders.
- Obtains and documents necessary patient information or history in order to perform appropriate exam.
- Documents all pertinent information involving the use of IV/oral contrast in medical record.
- Begins and completes exams using the Radiology Information System (RIS) with accuracy.
- Labels all images with correct patient information and technologist’s initials with accuracy.
- Ensures Quality Control of the exams by using the PACS system.
- Evaluates images to identify errors and determine whether a repeat study is necessary to improve the image for diagnoses. Aims for a low repeat rate.
- Applies the lowest dose of ionizing radiation reasonably achievable (ALARA) to produce clear images.
- Contributes to a team approach to provide optimal quality care for patients.
- Willingly works off-sites as needed and maintains licensure on an annual basis.
- Acknowledges Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles and Mission Statement in daily activities and complies with Lahey Clinic policies and behavioral expectations.
- Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
- Understands job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
- Participates in customer service standards and departmental quality improvement activities.
- Participates in Mandatory Education.
- Position may require moving about the department and hospital, occasional physical exertion to move equipment or assist patients, and manual dexterity for manipulative skills.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Transport
- Off-sites
- Orienting new staff
- Helping in training of students
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Two year AMA accredited School of Radiologic Technology
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program in Radiography. Certified in basic life support (BLS).
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Proficient in the use of radiologic equipment including C-arms/portable, or the ability to be trained to a level of competency.
Experience: Completion of a Clinical internship in a hospital setting.
Vaccination requirement: As a health care organization, all staff must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Additional Information
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