Diagnostic Tech II - Per Diem - Lexington

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

59d • $37 - $55

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: Performs a wide range of radiology exams and procedures. This position meets the scope of practice as defined by the ASRT practice standard guidelines. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic exams of various parts of the body which includes setting up equipment and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body part under study. Enters instructions into computers,monitors and evaluates images for accuracy and completeness of order. Makes necessary adjustments when judged to be necessary. Evaluates radiographs for image quality and completeness. Responds to patient's physical and psychological needs. Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety. Uses Proper Hand Hygiene before and after patient contact. Observes patient's condition and reports any change to nurse or physician.

Requirements

• Vocational or Technical training in Medical Radiography required.
• License MARadTech-Radiography required.
• Registration American Registry of Rad Tech required.
• Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• New hires will have 30 days to provide BLS certification. Certification has to be with the American Heart Association (AHA).
• New graduates may have Temp MA Rad Tech License and ARRT eligible 1 year from graduation.
• Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.
• Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.
• Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Ability to follow precedents and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Work is physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing and/or moving.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Medical Radiography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic exams of various parts of the body which includes setting up equipment and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body part under study.
• Enters instructions into computers,monitors and evaluates images for accuracy and completeness of order.
• Makes necessary adjustments when judged to be necessary.
• Evaluates radiographs for image quality and completeness.
• Responds to patient's physical and psychological needs.
• Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety.
• Uses Proper Hand Hygiene before and after patient contact.
• Observes patient's condition and reports any change to nurse or physician.

Benefits

• 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.
• At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.
• Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging.
• We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.
• While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees