Radiographer Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

4d•Onsite

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. Radiologic exams are performed safely, accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner. Patients’ physical and emotional needs are met compassionately and competently. Patient privacy is protected. An accurate, complete record is produced for each exam.

Requirements

Two years of formal Radiologic Technology training.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Licensed in radiography by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
New graduates may have Temp MA Rad Tech License and ARRT eligible 1 year from graduation.
Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of diagnostic radiology including trauma, orthopedic, fluoroscopy, G.U. contrast exams, and operative and portable exams.
Able to operate imaging equipment and other devices as appropriate.
Positions patients to obtain anatomic information.
Calculates exposure factors and collimates correctly to reduce radiation exposure to patients. Practices radiation protection for patients and personnel.
Evaluates images for technical quality and use sound judgment to take additional images to better demonstrate pathology.
Evaluates orders for appropriate history and clinical information and seek guidance on the correct exam if questionable.
Reports all equipment malfunctions and hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
Interacts professionally and courteously with patients, co-workers, and medical staff.
Assists in training of student radiographers.
Utilizes time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency.
Ensures that patient wait times are minimized.
Spends more than 90% of working time on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.
Follows Universal Precaution guidelines with each patient.
Attends yearly "Blood-borne pathogens/OSHA" in service.
Practices aseptic technique when necessary.
Produces an accurate RIS and PACS record of each exam.
Completes all Meditech entries and edits orders to reflect the correct exam.
Uses appropriate markers.
Sends complete record to PACS on correct accession number.
Pursues continuing education by attending department and hospital-wide programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses.
Meets ARRT standards.
Meets Massachusetts State licensing standards.
Willingly performs any task for which the employee is competent.