Technologist, Rad II-SHARE

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

8d•$36 - $51

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical radiologic procedures using standard, portable, and/or specialized x-ray equipment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation in support of physicians’ diagnosis and treatment of patients’ illnesses and injuries. Related tasks include helping patients position for appropriate anatomical exposure, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and performing routine clerical tasks. The technologist prepares patients for examinations, verifies patient identification, obtains consent or contrast questionnaires when appropriate, and consults with Radiologists regarding contrast administration and imaging protocols. The position involves explaining procedures, supporting patient comfort and modesty, positioning and instructing patients, and assisting with patient transfers as needed. The technologist selects equipment and technical factors, operates imaging equipment, evaluates image quality, and follows radiation-protection standards, including ALARA principles. The role includes using computed radiography, direct imaging, portable x-ray equipment, PACS workflows, electronic work lists, and the Radiology Information System. The technologist assists physicians with specialized examinations, prepares equipment and sterile supplies, may administer contrast media, and ensures images and records are complete and correctly identified. The technologist works in other radiology areas or modalities as needed, reports hazards or equipment failures, and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas. This position works indoors in a normal patient-care environment and is considered medium work. The scheduled shift is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 36 hours per week, including every other weekend. The role is non-exempt and represented by SHARE. The stated hiring range is $36.04–$51.28, based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week; compensation may be prorated for reduced schedules. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Massachusetts RTR licensure, including a temporary one-year Massachusetts license.
ARRT certification in Radiology within 12 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
BLS certification.
Maintain all area-specific CEUs for ARRT and DPH according to regulation.
Some specialty modalities may require additional formal training and certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and ensure their comfort and modesty; review examination requisitions and verify patient identity using the required identification methods.
Obtain informed consent and contrast questionnaires when appropriate, and consult Radiologists about contrast administration and imaging protocols.
Assist with patient transfers as needed; position and instruct patients to obtain the requested screening or diagnostic results.
Follow departmental policies and procedures and adjust techniques as appropriate.
Protect unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure according to departmental policy and safety standards.
Calculate and select appropriate technical factors and equipment; position the patient and equipment according to protocols or requisitions.
Evaluate images for correct identification and diagnostic quality, adjust techniques when needed, and check equipment and accessories for proper operation.
Operate and maintain standard, portable, computed-radiography, and direct-imaging equipment; review electronic images for quality and completeness and transfer or duplicate images as directed.
Follow PACS workflows, including work lists and repair exceptions; ensure image quality and correct demographics and accession numbers, and complete exams in the RIS promptly.
Work independently across areas while maintaining knowledge of modality policies, procedures, and workflows.
Initiate a hard stop when appropriate and notify the appropriate staff.
Monitor patients receiving contrast for adverse reactions, notify staff as needed, explain procedures, and address patient and family questions.
Assist physicians with specialized examinations by preparing equipment, syringes, contrast media, sterile supplies, and instruments; help position patients and administer contrast as appropriate.
Complete images, examination requisitions, and related records for identification, statistical, and billing purposes; prepare images for Radiologist review.
Perform radiographic duties in other areas or modalities as needed and maintain competence by rotating through assigned radiology areas.
Immediately report hazardous conditions or equipment breakdowns to a supervisor and remove defective equipment from service.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area, ensure examination rooms are supplied, and request supplies as needed.
Understand and practice ALARA radiation-protection principles, including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and health and safety requirements; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required.
Use quality-improvement practices in daily operations and contribute to a respectful, professional, inclusive environment.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and perform other related duties as required or directed.