Radiologic Technologist, Nashoba Valley, 24Hr, Evenings (Float)

UMass Memorial Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 37,760 - 61,978; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Senior Radiologic Technologist. You will perform diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams, maintain patient records, and support departmental operations in a multi-site setting.

Position requires ARRT registration, MA licensure, and a strong patient-care focus; evening shift with travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton may be needed. Signing bonuses may apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and families.
• Licensed and registered radiologic professional with state license requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and fluoroscopic radiologic techniques per patient age and setting.
• Gather pertinent clinical data and maintain accurate patient records.
• Complete exams and paperwork, submit promptly to PACS for radiologist review.
• Position and transfer patients and assist physicians with interventional exams.
• Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled for support.

Skills

Patient care

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduated from an accredited radiological program

ARRT registered

Massachusetts license

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $27.41 - $44.99

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: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours: 3p - 1130p

Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 10014 - 3500 Radiology Diagnostic

Union: SHARE Marlborough

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.

Under the supervision of the Senior Radiologic Technologist, provides direct patient care services and other related functions in support of the department. Performs independently within scope of department policies. Clinically works at the direction of a qualified Radiologist.

I. Major Responsibilities

• Properly performs all diagnostic and fluoroscopic radiologic techniques and examinations, consistent with the age of the patient, within in-patient or outpatient settings, in compliance with departmental and professional standards and protocols.
• Gather s pertinent clinical data and maintain accurate patient records.
• Accurately completes all exams, paperwork and submits promptly.
• Positions and transfers patients appropriately.
• Assists physicians with interventional exams.
• Promptly and properly completes exams and appropriately performs QA to images and then sends exams to PACS for review by the radiologist.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory.
• Provides Radiological technology skills to perform all exams including portables, Emergency Department work, C-ARM, fluoroscopy, and general radiology procedures.
• Assists with any other job- related duties including film hanging, office duties and discrepancy documentation and follow-up.
• Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.
• The float requirements only apply to UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley's newly hired staff.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 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.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
• All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

• Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Preferred:

• Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to product optimum results.
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and families.

Preferred:

• Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Constantly: Working Indoors, Precise Hearing required, and Precise Vision required; Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, and Pulling - Less than 10 pounds.
• Frequently: Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Reaching, Grasping.
• Often: Sitting, Bending, Kneeling, Performing Repetitive Movements, High Level of Stress, Precise Motor Skills required; Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, and Pulling - 10 pounds to over 100 pounds.
• Never: Climbing, Balancing, Crawling, Working Outdoors, Working in Temperature Extremes, and Working at Heights.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.