About the position
Provides health care services applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competence in the preparation identification positioning protection and radiographic technique of all imaging procedures.
- Uses computer system (RIS/HIS) to document accurate and timely patient/procedure information to ensure efficient quality patient care.
- Assists physicians in fluoroscopic/interventional procedures and prepares contrast as needed. Ensures that imaging rooms are properly set up and functional before physician begins procedure.
- Employee uses proper techniques that minimize radiation exposure to self patients the general public and other health care personnel. Modifies care according to patient’s age.
Requirements
- Graduate of Certificate Program in Radiography or Associate in Science Degree.
- One to three years' experience preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of radiographic procedures equipment operation radiation safety.
- Positioning techniques patient transfers good communication skills ability to handle multiple tasks/projects ethical and professional conduct.
- Good understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics and geriatrics.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed as well as on-call duty weekend rotations.
- Interest in participating in orientation/clinical education of student radiographers in accordance with clinical education center guidelines for radiologic technology program(s).
- Certification by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in radiography or equivalent. Renewed annually.
- Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Radiography. Renewed biannually.
