RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MN

6d•$31 - $55

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist reviews procedure requests and determines appropriate resource utilization in accordance with department protocols and patient needs. The technologist prepares patients, performs radiology procedures, completes related functions, and directs patients to the next appropriate modality or location. The role also includes preparing, processing, and handling films; checking film matching and procedure completeness with appropriate personnel; and ensuring information is available for radiologists to render reports. When necessary, the technologist calls out or transmits wet readings. The position performs required exam, requisition, and film-cycle recordkeeping; maintains and uses x-ray equipment according to departmental guidelines, manufacturer instructions, and procedure manuals; maintains adequate supplies; and performs duties ethically and professionally. This is a per-diem position based on department needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved radiology program for registration eligibility.
Current or eligible for a Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License.
Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or registry eligible; certification must be attained within one year of hire.
Two years of hospital-setting experience preferred; student Radiology Technologist training experience in a hospital will be evaluated as part of the two-year experience.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a hospital setting; hospital training experience as a Student Radiology Technologist may be evaluated toward this experience.

Responsibilities

Review procedure requests and determine appropriate resource utilization according to department protocols and patient needs.
Prepare patients, perform procedures, complete related functions, and dispatch patients to the next appropriate modality or location.
Prepare, process, and handle films in accordance with department protocols.
Perform film matching and verify procedure completeness with appropriate personnel.
Ensure information is available for radiologists to render reports and call out or transmit wet readings when necessary.
Complete recordkeeping and paperwork for the exam, requisition, and film cycle.
Maintain and use x-ray equipment according to departmental guidelines, manufacturer instructions, and the departmental procedure manual.
Maintain adequate stock of pertinent supplies.
Perform duties in an ethical and professional manner.