Diagnostic Tech II - Per Diem - Lexington
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. 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
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
