Radiologic Technologist, Nashoba Valley, 32 hr, Nights (Float)

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus may be available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health Marlborough radiology department seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams under radiologist direction. You will gather clinical data, prepare and submit exams to PACS, and ensure patient safety across in-patient and out-patient settings.

The role requires graduation from an accredited radiologic program, ARRT registration, MA license, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
• Required: ARRT registration in radiography.
• Required: Massachusetts radiologic license.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and fluoroscopic radiologic procedures per age and policy.
• Gathers clinical data and maintains patient records.
• Completes exams, paperwork, and submits to PACS promptly.
• Positions and transfers patients safely and effectively.
• Assists physicians with interventional exams and QA of images.
• Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care in fast-paced setting

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiological program

ARRT registered

Massachusetts license

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? 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: 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 32 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:

1. 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.
2. Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintain accurate patient records.
3. Accurately completes all exams, paperwork and submits promptly.
4. Positions and transfers patients appropriately.
5. Assists physicians with interventional exams.
6. Promptly and properly completes exams and appropriately performs QA to images and then sends exams to PACS for review by the radiologist.
7. Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory.
8. Provides Radiological technology skills to perform all exams including portables, Emergency Department work, C-ARM, fluoroscopy, and general radiology procedures.
9. Assists with any other job-related duties including film hanging, office duties and discrepancy documentation and follow-up.
10. Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.
11. The float requirements only apply to UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley's newly hired staff

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2. Attends a 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:

1. Required: 1. Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
2. Required: 2. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
3. Required: 3. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Preferred: Experience/Skills:

1. Required: 1. Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to product optimum results.
2. Required: 2. 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.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.