Radiology Technologist Senior - Kenmore - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Boston, MA

6h•$29 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

Radiology Technologist Senior - Kenmore - Atrius Health Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Radiology Technologist Senior, you will perform and assist in a variety of standard and specialized radiographic examinations and procedures. Demonstrates competency in all age groups and works in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit
Graduate of an accredited radiography program
ARRT License or registry eligible
Licensed in Massachusetts as a radiologic technologist
Ability to provide CEU documentation required for licensure

Nice To Haves

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
2+ years of experience working as a supervisor or team leader
1+ years of experience working as a radiology technologist
C-arm experience for Pain Management
Knowledge of Digital Radiography, Carestream, Epic, Synapse, Pacsgear, answering phones and scheduling exams

Responsibilities

Scheduling staff for different areas
Responsible for 5-7 Direct reports
Resolve some patient and staff issues and act as a resource for others
May coordinate others' activities
Extensive work experience within own function
Applies knowledge/skills to a range of multiple equipment manufactures
Demonstrates great depth of knowledge/skills in own function
Sometimes acts as a technical resource to others in own function
Proactively identifies solutions to non-standard requests
Solves moderately complex problems on own
Works with team to solve complex problems
Plans, prioritizes, organizes and completes work to meet established objectives
May coordinate work of other team members
Works independently using extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, radiation physics and radiation dosage
Confirms appropriate clinical data, obtains patient history and uses the lowest possible dose to provide high quality images for the interpreting radiologist
Delivers excellent customer service and support to patients and clinicians, answering phones, scheduling, and conducting outreach calls on behalf of the radiology department.
Provides for the emotional, physical wellbeing and safety of the patient while maintaining strict standards of patient confidentiality
Possesses the ability to communicate effectively with patients as well as other members of the health care team
Understands and is competent in other Radiology Department job responsibilities and performs these functions on a regular basis
Recognizes and effectively communicates equipment problems in a timely manner to the Department Supervisor