Radiology Technican-per diem

SAH Brown University Health Fall River; United States; Presencial; USD 43 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Brown University Health in Fall River, MA, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures under the Imaging Manager. You will process images for PACS review, assist physicians, and maintain safe patient care across adult and geriatric populations in a hospital setting.

The role requires ARRT certification and an AMA-accredited radiologic technology program, with a Rhode Island license to practice.

Qualificações

• Completion of an AMA-approved accredited school of radiologic technology.
• Current ARRT certification.
• Must hold current license to work in the State of Rhode Island.

Responsabilidades

• Explain radiologic examinations to patients to reduce apprehension.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort following prescribed standards.
• Schedule radiologic examinations to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Process radiographic images and transmit to PACS for review.
• Operate radiographic equipment and assist in contrast administration as required.
• Maintain RIS/PACS documentation and department protocols.
• Rotate within the department across shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Contribute to training of staff radiographers and students.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Team membership

Customer focus

Reliability

Formação académica

AMA-approved radiologic technology program

Current ARRT certification

State license to practice radiology (RI/MA)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Manager, performs a variety of technical radiographic procedures; applies prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Responsible for designated areas or procedures, as required. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the adult and geriatric patient and adapt their care to the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. Fosters patient and family centered care and radiologic services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital’s mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. 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. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Responsibilities

• Meets, greets, answers questions, and provides an understandable explanation of Radiologic examinations to patients in order to reduce apprehension.
• Provides for safety and comfort of all patients, in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Schedules patients for radiologic examinations in a prescribed manner, ensuring an efficient patient flow.
• Processes radiographic images using the CR Readers and scans the images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for physician review.
• Performs diagnostic procedures demonstrating sound understanding of anatomical positioning, physiology, and technical factors, in order to produce optimum results.
• Scans documents into Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and (PACS), when applicable.
• Provides for safety and comfort of all patients in accordance with prescribed
• Operates fixed radiographic equipment in the Radiology Department and/or transports and operates portable radiographic equipment on nursing units.
• Assists physician and physician assistant in the administration of opaque contrast media.
• Processes exposed radiographic images as required.
• Follows protocols for appropriate usage of the RIS and PACS.
• Maintains orderliness, cleanliness and adequate supplies for assigned area.
• Rotates within the department and by shift, as required, including weekends and holidays.
• Participates in the training and instruction of radiologic technology for staff radiographers and students.
• Maintains quality assurance, observant of hospital and department safety regulations, environmental, and infection control, in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attire and personal appearance must conform to departmental guidelines and standards.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Completion of formal training in an AMA-approved accredited school of radiologic technology or equivalent. Maintains a current license to work in the State of Rhode Island. Must hold current ARRT certification.
• Ability to consistently meet the following job accountabilities: critical thinking, interpersonal skills, team membership, customer focus, initiative and reliability.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Experience

EXPERIENCE successful completion of clinical experience required for certification. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, physicians and staff of all levels and display empathy towards all patients. Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing. Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day. Subject to electrical and energy hazards. May lift and position patients and lift supplies up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

Pay Range: $31.00-$51.16

Equal‑Employment‑Opportunity Statement 1

EEO Statement: 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

Location: Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type

Work Type: 7-1530

Work Shift

Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No

Company Overview

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi‑specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Equal‑Employment‑Opportunity Statement 2

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.

Company Culture

We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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