Technologist, Rad II-SHARE

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical radiologic procedures using standard, portable, and/or specialized x-ray equipment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation and assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients’ illnesses and injuries. The role also involves helping patients position for accurate imaging, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and performing related clerical tasks. The technologist prepares patients for examinations, verifies identity, obtains consent or contrast questionnaires when appropriate, explains procedures, and supports patient comfort and modesty. The role selects and operates suitable imaging equipment, applies appropriate technical factors and radiation-protection practices, evaluates images for quality and completeness, and ensures that imaging records and electronic workflows are accurate and timely. The technologist may assist physicians with specialized examinations, including preparing equipment and supplies and administering contrast media, and may work in other radiology areas or modalities as needed. This is a 24-hour-per-week position with an evening shift schedule of Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and weekends (Saturday and Sunday), scheduled 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. The hiring range is $36.04–$51.28 based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; compensation for part-time or reduced schedules is prorated based on scheduled hours and other stated factors. A signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility confirmation during the interview process. The position is non-exempt and represented by SHARE.

Requirements

Current RTR licensure in the Commonwealth of 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 regulations.
Some specialty modalities may require additional formal training and certification.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted where certification, licensure, or registration is not required, if it provides proficiency in the listed responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations, verify identification, obtain informed consent or contrast questionnaires when appropriate, and maintain patient comfort and modesty.
Assist with patient transfers as needed, position and instruct patients, and explain procedures to patients and family members.
Follow department policies and procedures and adjust imaging techniques as needed.
Protect unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure in accordance with safety standards and ALARA principles, including appropriate use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
Calculate and select appropriate technical factors and equipment for each patient and examination, and position the patient and equipment according to protocol or requisition.
Evaluate images for correct identification, diagnostic quality, completeness, and quality standards; adjust techniques when necessary.
Operate standard, portable, computed-radiography, and direct-imaging equipment according to established procedures; transfer or duplicate images as directed.
Use PACS and electronic worklists, address repair exceptions, verify image and patient data, and complete exams in the Radiology Information System promptly.
Initiate a hard stop when appropriate and notify relevant staff.
Monitor patients receiving contrast for adverse reactions and notify appropriate staff as needed.
Assist physicians with specialized examinations by preparing equipment, syringes, contrast media, sterile supplies, instruments, and other materials; help position patients and administer contrast media as required.
Complete images, requisitions, and related records for patient identification, statistical, and billing purposes, and prepare images for Radiologist review.
Work 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, keep examination rooms supplied, and initiate supply requisitions as needed.
Comply with department policies, procedures, objectives, health and safety requirements, and quality-improvement practices.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed; maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Demonstrate professionalism, respect, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward employees, patients, and visitors.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.