Radiologic Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

16d•$34 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing radiographic procedures using stationary, portable, and specialized equipment at a technical and professional level that does not require constant supervision and is of acceptable quality. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Supervisor, Diagnostic Radiology or the Practice Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual’s intellectual level and physical ability including infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Radiology required
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Radiologic Technologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
For those candidates who meet requirements of licensing and registration agencies and have been grandfathered by those agencies, Associate’s degree requirement may be waived, but a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience preferred; technologists must be trained and capable of handling patients completely from invitro through adult
0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Rotate through all Radiologic rooms, set up necessary equipment for examinations.
Keep knowledgeable and up to date with changes in contrast material, films and other supplies used.
Assist Radiologists during examinations as well as during emergency procedures; perform specialized examinations as deemed necessary.
Provide up-to-date protection for patients, physicians, employees, fellow technologists and yourself as prescribed.
Ensure patients well-being and assist when needed.
Report all malfunctions, hazards, and other incidents as necessary to appropriate personnel.
Perform specialized examinations as deemed necessary.
Provide training and ensure appropriate use of Radiology Information System.
Pre-assess patient condition determining employee ability to perform a quality radiographic examination, without physically compromising the patient or employee, such as lifting, sliding, or moving patient in anyway and keeping within the employee’s limitations as prescribed by the physician.
Obtain assistance if needed before an examination begins.
Work flexible hours as department needs are assessed, remain available for call as needed.
Transport patients to and from the unit as necessary.
Assist with student training as necessary.
Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
Attend meetings as required.