Technologist, Rad II-SHARE

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical radiologic procedures using standard, portable, and specialized X-ray equipment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation in support of physicians’ diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries. The role also includes helping patients position for appropriate anatomical exposure, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and completing routine clerical tasks. The technologist prepares patients for examinations, verifies identity, obtains consent or contrast questionnaires as appropriate, explains procedures, and supports patient comfort and modesty. The role selects and operates appropriate imaging equipment, positions patients and equipment, applies radiation-protection practices, evaluates image quality, and completes examinations and documentation in accordance with department protocols. The technologist also supports specialized examinations, monitors patients receiving contrast, maintains imaging equipment and supplies, and works across radiology areas or modalities as needed. This is a non-exempt position scheduled for 36 hours per week, generally Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every other weekend. The work is indoors in a normal patient-care environment and is considered medium physical work. The hiring range is $36.04–$51.28 based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; actual compensation varies with scheduled hours and other stated factors. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Radiologic Technologist (RTR) licensure in Massachusetts, 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 area-specific continuing education units for ARRT and DPH according to regulation.
Some specialty modalities may require additional formal training and certification.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the listed responsibilities may substitute for stated requirements where certification, licensure, or registration is not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations, verify patient identity, obtain informed consent and contrast questionnaires when appropriate, and support patient comfort and modesty.
Transfer, position, and instruct patients to obtain the requested screening or diagnostic results.
Follow department policies and procedures, adjusting techniques as appropriate.
Protect unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure and practice ALARA principles, including use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
Calculate and select appropriate technical factors and equipment, and position patients and equipment according to department protocols or requisitions.
Evaluate images for correct identification and diagnostic quality, adjust techniques when needed, and check equipment and accessories for proper operation.
Operate standard, portable, computed-radiography, and direct-imaging equipment; review images for quality and completeness; and transfer or duplicate images as directed.
Follow PACS workflow, manage electronic work lists and repair exceptions, verify image quality and patient demographics, and complete examinations in the RIS promptly.
Initiate a hard stop when appropriate and notify the appropriate staff.
Monitor patients receiving contrast for adverse reactions, notify appropriate staff as needed, explain procedures, and respond to patient and family questions.
Assist physicians with specialized examinations by preparing equipment, syringes, contrast media, sterile supplies, instruments, and other required materials; assist with patient positioning and administer contrast media as appropriate.
Complete images, examination requisitions, and related records for patient identification, statistical, and billing purposes, and prepare images for Radiologist review.
Work as a radiographic technologist in other areas or modalities as needed and maintain competence in standard radiologic procedures through assigned rotations.
Report hazardous conditions or equipment breakdowns promptly and remove defective equipment from service.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area, ensure examination rooms are supplied, and request supplies as needed.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, health and safety requirements, and required attendance expectations.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed; apply quality improvement practices; and contribute to a respectful, professional, and inclusive environment.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.