SAH Radiology Technologist

Brown University Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 43,380 - 63,741; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Fall River is hiring for a position involving the application of x-ray energy in diagnostic procedures. The selected candidate will operate imaging equipment, prepare and position patients, and ensure quality patient care. Responsibilities also include assisting physicians during procedures and effective documentation in the computer system.

Qualified applicants should have a certificate in radiography, good communication skills, and a desire to work in a dynamic environment with potential weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to three years experience preferred.
• Interest in participating in orientation/clinical education of student radiographers.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and positioning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, identify, position patients for radiographic procedures.
• Use computer systems to document patient/procedure information.
• Assist physicians in fluoroscopic/interventional procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of radiographic procedures

Good communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects

Ethical and professional conduct

Education

Graduate of Certificate Program in Radiography or Associate in Science Degree

Tools

ARDT Certification in Radiography

Computer System (RIS/HIS)

Job description

SUMMARY: Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.

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

1. Preparation, identification, positioning, protection and radiographic technique: Demonstrates competence in the preparation, identification, positioning, protection and radiographic technique of all imaging procedures.
2. Computer System: Uses computer system (RIS/HIS) to document accurate and timely patient/procedure information to ensure efficient quality patient care.
3. Preparation/Set-Up: Assists physicians in fluoroscopic/interventional procedures and prepares contrast as needed. Ensures that imaging rooms are properly set up and functional before physician begins procedure.
4. Technique: Employee uses proper techniques that minimize radiation exposure to self, patients, the general public and other health care personnel. Modifies care according to patient’s age.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education Requirements: Graduate of Certificate Program in Radiography or Associate in Science Degree.
• Minimum Work Experience: One to three years experience preferred, but not required.
• Other skills and abilities: Knowledge of radiographic procedures, equipment operation, radiation safety, positioning techniques, patient transfers, good communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks/projects, ethical and professional conduct, good understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics and geriatrics.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed as well as on‑call duty, weekend rotations.
• Interest in participating in orientation/clinical education of student radiographers in accordance with clinical education center guidelines for radiologic technology program(s).
• Equipment/Software/Certification: Certification by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in radiography, or equivalent. Renewed annually. Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Radiography. Renewed biannually.

Pay Range: $31.49-$46.27

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

Work Type: days, call, weekend rotation

Work Shift: Day

Driving Required: No

Union: 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East