RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Per Diem Radiologic Technologist to support the radiology team. The role involves preparing patients, performing exams, processing films, and ensuring timely delivery of results in a busy hospital setting.

The position requires at least two years of hospital experience and graduation from an AMA-approved radiology program with ARRT eligibility or certification.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Graduate of an AMA approved program in radiology for registration eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for exam: review the request and determine resource utilization per department protocols and patient needs.
• Perform exam: get patient ready, perform procedure, complete related functions and dispatch patient to next modality/location.
• Develop/process films: film preparation, processing and handling per department protocols.
• Quality control: film matching and completeness of procedure with appropriate personnel.
• Post-exam requirements: ensure information is available for report rendering by radiologists and transmit readings when necessary.
• Record keeping/paperwork for Exam/Requisition/Film Cycle.
• Maintain x-ray equipment per guidelines, manufacturer instructions and dept procedures.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies.
• Conduct duties in an ethical and professional manner.

Skills

Hospital experience

Education

AMA approved radiology program

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Per Diem; Based on department needs

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Preparation for Exam: Reviews the request for the ordered procedure and determines the appropriate utilization of resources needed as determined by department protocols and consideration of patient=s needs.
• Performance of Exam: Carries out all steps necessary to get patient prepared, perform procedure, complete all related functions and dispatch patient to the next appropriate modality/location.
• Develop/Process Films: Performs all functions of film preparation, processing and handling consistent with department protocols.
• Quality Control: Performs all functions of film matching and completeness of procedure with the appropriate personnel.
• Post-exam Requirements: Assure that all information is available for report rendering by radiologists and Acall out@ or transmit wet readings when necessary.
• Perform all record keeping/paperwork necessary for Exam/Requisition/Film Cycle.
• Maintain and utilize x-ray equipment as instructed or for its intended purpose, per departmental guidelines, manufacturer=s instructions and departmental procedure manual.
• Maintain an adequate stock of pertinent supplies.
• Perform all duties in an ethical and professional manner.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Two years of experience in a hospital setting preferred, training experience as a Student Radiology Technologist in a hospital will be evaluated as part of the two year experience.

Education Required

• Graduate of an AMA approved program in radiology for registration eligibility.

Registration/Certification

• Current or eligible for, Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License and Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible, must attain certification within one year of date of hire.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range:

$31.00 - $54.80

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled