Diagnostic Imaging Technologist
About The Position
Performs diagnostic radiology examinations, including trauma, orthopedic, fluoroscopy, G.U. contrast, operative, and portable exams. Operates imaging equipment, positions patients, determines exposure factors, applies radiation-protection practices, and evaluates images for technical quality. Reviews exam orders for appropriate clinical information and seeks guidance when needed. Maintains accurate RIS, PACS, and Meditech records and reports equipment malfunctions and hazards. The role includes patient and staff interactions, assistance with student training, department efficiency and patient-flow duties, infection-control practices, continuing education, and rotation among offsite locations. The position is scheduled for weekend day shifts, with three 12-hour shifts available.
Requirements
- Two years of formal Radiologic Technology training.
- Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Massachusetts radiography license.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet ARRT standards and Massachusetts State licensing standards.
- Ability to hear, comprehend, and communicate in spoken and written English more than 75% of the time.
- Ability to wear protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, gowns, and lead aprons.
- Ability to work and move about in confined spaces.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic radiology examinations, including trauma, orthopedic, fluoroscopy, G.U. contrast, operative, and portable exams.
- Operate imaging equipment and other appropriate devices.
- Position patients to obtain anatomic information.
- Calculate exposure factors, collimate correctly, and practice radiation protection for patients and personnel.
- Evaluate images for technical quality and use judgment to obtain additional images when needed to better demonstrate pathology.
- Review orders for appropriate history and clinical information and seek guidance when an exam is questionable.
- Report equipment malfunctions and hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
- Interact professionally and courteously with patients, coworkers, and medical staff.
- Assist in training student radiographers.
- Use time productively, support patient flow, maintain room use and supplies, and perform clerical duties to improve department efficiency and minimize patient wait times.
- Spend more than 90% of working time on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.
- Follow Universal Precaution guidelines and practice aseptic technique when necessary.
- Attend the yearly Blood-borne pathogens/OSHA in-service.
- Produce accurate RIS and PACS records for each exam, complete Meditech entries, edit orders to reflect the correct exam, use appropriate markers, and send complete records to PACS under the correct accession number.
- Pursue continuing education through department and hospital programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses.
- Meet ARRT and Massachusetts State licensing standards.
- Rotate among offsite locations as needed.
- Perform tasks for which the employee is competent.
Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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