Radiologic Technologist- Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Gloucester, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working in an Urgent Care environment and under the supervision of the Practice Manager, the Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing radiological exams and developing radiographic films. This role also involves processing and coding diagnoses for encounter form completion, performing quality control on equipment and radiographic procedures to ensure essential patient care and high-quality films. The position is per-diem with variable shifts, including weekends, and covers locations in Lynnfield, Danvers, and Gloucester.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved radiologic technology program.
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the Mass Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program.
Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Vaccination against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Greet and check in patients; acknowledge patient appointments using computerized appointment scheduling system; print out daily schedules.
Manage patient flow and escort patients to exam rooms.
Prepare patients for radiologic examinations; perform radiographic procedures using radiologic equipment based on provider orders.
Perform routine equipment start-up and perform quality control checks.
Perform routine quality control testing and maintain quality control logs as required by ACR and according to HCFA regulations; schedule routing maintenance visits.
Maintain radiographic filing system and purge inactive files according to specifications.
Perform housekeeping, handle hazardous waste and keep exam rooms fully stocked; sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment; inventory and order radiologic supplies.
Maintain established departmental policies and procedures/objectives, quality assurance program, as well as safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.