Radiologic Technologist

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Department Manager, the Radiologic Technologist performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to support proper radiologic diagnosis. This is a full-time overnight position with 10- or 12-hour shifts available, based at South Shore Health’s Imaging Diagnostic department in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The stated compensation range is $38.10–$55.10. The role includes preparing and supporting patients before, during, and after examinations; operating radiographic, fluoroscopic, and digital imaging equipment; producing and evaluating diagnostic images; protecting patients and staff from radiation exposure; maintaining equipment and work areas; documenting required information; and following patient identification, infection prevention, and safety procedures. The technologist is also responsible for maintaining CEU records.

Requirements

Massachusetts Radiography Technology license or temporary Massachusetts Radiography Technology license at time of hire.
Massachusetts Radiography Technology license within one year of hire.
ARRT Radiography Registration (ARRT-R) or international equivalent within one year of hire.
Produce CEU records to the manager prior to the start date and thereafter; maintain CEU activity on-site for two years longer than the last licensure renewal date.
Six months to become fully proficient.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an approved two-year program (preferred).

Responsibilities

Confirm patient identity, assess the patient’s ability to understand and comply with examination requirements, explain preparation and procedure instructions, and obtain or verify consent as needed.
Review radiographic requisitions for accurate and complete information and sequence procedures appropriately.
Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty; manage equipment attached to patients during procedures; communicate scheduling delays; and use appropriate transfer and immobilization methods.
Gather information relevant to contrast-agent dosage and risk, prepare and administer contrast using appropriate technique, observe for adverse reactions, and provide emergency care or seek prompt medical attention when needed.
Maintain patient confidentiality and document required information in the medical record.
Clean, disinfect, or sterilize facilities and equipment and dispose of contaminated materials in preparation for examinations.
Minimize patient and occupational radiation exposure, including evaluating shielding needs, restricting the beam, selecting exposure settings, screening for possible pregnancy, preventing unnecessary presence in the exposure area, and wearing and reviewing personnel monitoring devices.
Prepare and operate radiographic, fluoroscopic, bone densitometry, and digital imaging equipment and accessories.
Prepare patients and imaging equipment for exposures, select appropriate accessories and exposure factors, position patients, process images, and prepare or reload image receptors as applicable.
Verify patient identification on radiographs, evaluate images for diagnostic quality, and take corrective action when image quality is inadequate.
Recognize and report equipment malfunctions and perform basic evaluations of radiographic equipment and accessories.
Follow safety policies and procedures, including patient and procedure verification, order verification and readback, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment use, respiratory etiquette, universal precautions, hazardous-material disposal, and electrical safety.
Maintain CEU activity and provide CEU records to the manager before the start date and on an ongoing basis.