Per-diem Radiology Technologist

Brown Medicine • Swansea, MA

1d • $32 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides health care services by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

The role is based at 440 Swansea Mall Drive in Swansea, Massachusetts. Work is on flexible hours Monday through Friday, on the day shift. Driving is not required.

Requirements

• Graduate of a radiography certificate program or hold an Associate in Science degree.
• Knowledge of radiographic procedures, equipment operation, radiation safety, positioning techniques, and patient transfers.
• Good communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks or projects.
• Ethical and professional conduct.
• Good understanding of age-related developmental issues in pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed, on-call duty, and weekend rotations.
• Certification by ARRT in radiography, or equivalent; renewed annually.
• Licensure in radiography by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; renewed biannually.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competence in preparing, identifying, positioning, protecting, and applying radiographic techniques for imaging procedures.
• Use the RIS/HIS computer system to document accurate and timely patient and procedure information.
• Assist physicians with fluoroscopic and interventional procedures, prepare contrast as needed, and ensure imaging rooms are properly set up and functional before procedures.
• Use appropriate techniques to minimize radiation exposure to oneself, patients, the general public, and other health care personnel.
• Modify care according to the patient's age.
• Participate in orientation and clinical education of student radiographers in accordance with clinical education center guidelines for radiologic technology programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree