Radiographer - Per Diem, Saturdays

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$27 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Per Diem- Saturdays 11:00am - 7:30pm Under the general direction of the diagnostic supervisor and lead technologist, the radiographer performs a variety of patient care duties to produce high quality radiologic images including general radiography, fluoroscopy, and portable imaging.

Requirements

Must have graduated from an approved program in Radiologic Sciences
Must maintain a current Massachusetts state license as a Radiologic technologist
Must maintain a current ARRT registry in Radiologic Sciences
New graduates must obtain ARRT certification within 1 year of start of employment
Must maintain a current BLS
Staff adheres to all I.C.A.R.E. Standards
Effectively and efficiently produce high quality radiographic imaging studies
Must be able to multi-task and think in a proactive manner
0-2 years’ experience as a Radiologic technologist
Must have completed a minimum of 2 years clinical internship via Radiologic Sciences program

Responsibilities

Performs various radiographic imaging in areas including OR, ER, pain clinic, orthopedic and fluoroscopy
Provides radiation protection by placing and adjusting lead shield(s) and collimating in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Directs personnel and others to safe areas before exposure
Assists radiologists, speech pathologists, and surgeons in their respective areas with room preparation, exam completion and room turnover
Acquires and maintains knowledge of Radiation Safety, Hospital and Departmental Policies. Attends staff meetings, in-services, and maintains appropriate CEU's in accordance with Massachusetts Radiation Control program and ARRT requirements
Maintains knowledge of location of emergency equipment, code carts and procedures to alert code teams
Mentors and assists in the training of Radiologic Technologist students and new staff in performing Radiologic exams, sterile technique, and proper stocking of supplies in radiographic rooms
Participates in the quality assurance plan for the Diagnostic Imaging program. Participates in the research and development of new exam and protocols
Enters the appropriate charges into the EMR accurately for all exams
Ensures that all exams of high quality and available for interpretation in a timely fashion
Follows workflow plan developed by the supervisor and lead technologist
Monitors the equipment performance and takes the appropriate measures to have the problems resolved (i.e. arrange service/repairs)
Consistently demonstrates effective communication, both written and verbal, with all departmental, hospital staff, and vendors
Performs all other duties as assigned or required to ensure efficient operation of the department and quality patient care