Rad Tech Aide, Cat Scan, Weekends, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Marlborough, MA

1d•$15 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At 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.

Requirements

CPR certification
Strong organizational and communication skills
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, patient positioning, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care
Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making them as comfortable as possible
Ability to follow and comply with directions procedures, policies and regulations
Ability to work effectively and collaborate with medical staff, personnel, students, and patients
Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma
Enrollment in a formal radiologic tech program
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a medical office

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to, communicating with patients and preparing them for the exam, patient film and report coordination, and stocking supplies.
Follows all Quality Control policies and procedures for compliance with departmental, local, state and federal regulations.
Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations, hospital policy, and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
Greets patients politely and efficiently.
Delivers patients to examination rooms.
Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories as directed.
Clearly explains procedures to patients in English. Seeks out interpreter services if needed.
Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning.
Makes patient as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
May monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
May assist with the completion of documents and treatment records, and delivering documents to PACS.
Assists other medical team and administrative staff members, such as physicians and nurses, in conducting special procedures or completing administrative duties.
Performs all duties with strict adherence to and compliance with government regulations, hospital policies and procedures, and safety/ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) guidelines.
Meets established productivity standards.
Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.
Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.
The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.
Adheres to change control processes.
Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.
Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
Maintains and fosters an organized, clean and safe work environment.
Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.
Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standard of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.