Radiologic Technologist, 40HPW, Days

ummh; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist in Massachusetts. The role involves patient greeting, history taking, explaining procedures, patient positioning, and image quality control on imaging equipment.

The candidate will ensure radiation safety and regulatory compliance according to hospital policies. Qualified applicants must have ARRT registration or registry eligibility, MA licensure, CPR certification, and be a graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiological technology program required.
• Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible; licensed by MA Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follows all quality control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Greets patients politely and efficiently and takes thorough patient histories.
• Explains procedures to patients in English and observes safety and comfort during scan.
• Positions and immobilizes patient and prepares/examines radiographic images to meet diagnostic quality.
• Operates imaging equipment, monitors patient condition, and records data per hospital policy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Anatomy knowledge

Patient positioning

Examination techniques

Equipment protocols

Radiation safety

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiological technology program

ARRT registration or registry eligible

Massachusetts license: Radiation Control Program

CPR certification

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$26.95 - $48.51 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations .

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Third Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

varied- day/eve, rotating weekends

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

25080 - 3500 Radiology Diagnostic

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• 1. Follows all Quality Control policies and procedures for compliance with departmental, local, state and federal regulations.
• 2. Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations, hospital policy, and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• 3. Greets patients politely and efficiently.
• 4. Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
• 5. Clearly explains procedures to patients in English and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• 6. Seeks out interpreter services if needed.
• 7. Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning.
• 8. Prepares and administers oral or injected contrast media to patients as required.
• 9. Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table and ensures that a quality diagnostic image is produced.
• 10. Follows sterile techniques according to hospital policy.
• 11. Operates or positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• 12. Monitors patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• 13. Reviews and evaluates images or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• 14. Dates, labels and marks images according to hospital policy.
• 15. Records, processes and maintains patient data, documents and treatment records, and sends to PACS.
• 16. Collaborates with other medical team and administrative staff members, such as physicians and nurses to conduct special procedures or complete administrative duties.
• 17. Informs supervisor of equipment problems or supply needs.
• 18. Performs all duties with strict adherence to and compliance with government regulations, hospital policies and procedures, and safety guidelines.
• 19. Works with students and follows all guidelines and policies associated with students.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education: Required:

• 1. Graduate of an accredited radiological technology program.
• 2. Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program. Must maintain licensure on an annual basis.
• 3. CPR certification.

Experience/Skills: Required:

• 1. Strong organizational and communication skills.
• 2. Thoroughly knowledgeable in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care.
• 3. Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making t