Radiology Technologist II, Endoscopy Suite, 40 Hours, Days

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform a variety of radiologic procedures using standard and portable x-ray equipment. The role emphasizes patient positioning, safety, and precise imaging under Radiologist supervision.

The position requires MA RTR licensure, ARRT certification within 12 months, and BLS. CEU maintenance per ARRT/DPH is expected, with on-site duties in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold Massachusetts RTR licensure (temporary MA license allowed for 1 year).
• ARRT Radiography certification required within 12 months from hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Maintain all area CEUs for ARRT and DPH as per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exams and ensures comfort and modesty at all times.
• Positions patients and operates imaging equipment to obtain required views.
• Adheres to department safety policies and radiation protection standards.
• Verifies patient identity and requisition accuracy before imaging.
• Assists Radiologist with contrast administration and protocol adherence.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient positioning

Safety protocols

Equipment setup

Education

MA RTR licensure

ARRT certification within 12 months

BLS certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.Exemption Status:Non-ExemptHiring Range:$36.04 - $51.28Please 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, On Call - Required, Sunday through SaturdayScheduled Hours:flexShift:1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:40Cost Center:10020 - 2116 Endoscopy SuiteUnion:SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt 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.Performs a variety of technical radiologic procedures using standard, portable and/or specialized x-ray equipment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients' illnesses and injuries. Performs related tasks such as assisting patients in positioning for correct anatomical exposure, maintaining order and cleanliness of work area and performing routine clerical tasks.I. Major Responsibilities:1. Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty at all times. Obtains and examines the requisition for imaging examination. Always checks patient identification band for inpatients and two methods of identification for outpatients before any procedure is performed. Obtains informed consent and/or contrast questionnaire when appropriate and consults with appropriate Radiologist regarding contrast administration, imaging protocols.2. Participates in transfer of patients if needed, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure in order to obtain and effect the desired screening/diagnostic results as specified by the physician.3. Follows all department established and appropriate policies and procedures as required. Makes changes and adjustments to techniques as required by observance of physician, Supervisor and self-improvement and initiative.4. Provides protection according to department policy to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure in accordance with prescribed safety standards.5. Calculates and selects proper technical factors as appropriate to the procedure. Selects equipment appropriate to the patient and the examination to be performed. Positions patient and equipment to provide images specified by department protocol or requisition form.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:1. RTR licensure in the Commonwealth Massachusetts, this includes a temporary (1 year) MA license..2. ARRT certification in Radiology is required within 12 months from date of hire as a condition of continued employment.3. BLS certification.4. Some specialty modalities may require additional formal training and certification.Experience/Skills:Required:1. Maintain all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation.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.