Radiologic Technologist

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Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours: All hours

Shift

Hours: 40

Cost Center

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Performs a variety of technical radiologic procedures using standard, portable and/or specialized x-ray equipment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients' illnesses and injuries. Performs related tasks such as assisting patients in positioning for correct anatomical exposure, maintaining order and cleanliness of work area and performing routine clerical tasks.

Hiring Range

$24.10 - $57.66

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Full time, part time and per diem positions available

UMass Memorial Health Entities

• Medical Center - Worcester (University, Memorial, Hahnemann)
• Health Alliance
• Clinton (Leominster)
• Marlboro Hospital
• Harrington Hospital (Southbridge, Webster)
• Community Healthlink – Worcester
• Community Medical Group (Doctor Offices)

I. Major Responsibilities

• 1.
• Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty at all times.
• Obtains and examines the requisition for imaging examination.
• Always checks patient identification band for inpatients and two methods of identification for outpatients before any procedure is performed.
• Obtains informed consent and/or contrast questionnaire when appropriate and consults with appropriate Radiologist regarding contrast administration, imaging protocols.
• 2.
• Participates in transfer of patients if needed, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure in order to obtain and effect the desired screening/diagnostic results as specified by the physician.
• 3.
• Follows all department established and appropriate policies and procedures as required.
• Makes changes and adjustments to techniques as required by observance of physician, Supervisor and self-improvement and initiative.
• 4.
• Provides protection according to department policy to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• 5.
• Calculates and selects proper technical factors as appropriate to the procedure.
• Selects equipment appropriate to the patient and the examination to be performed.
• Positions patient and equipment to provide images specified by department protocol or requisition form.
• 6.
• Evaluates the images to assure that they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic quality.
• Adjusts techniques and factors when necessary due to improper studies or quality factors.
• Checks equipment and accessories to insure they are in proper operating condition.
• 7.
• Operates imaging equipment according to specific diagnostic procedure and in conformance to established routines and techniques.
• Properly utilizes and maintains computed radiography and direct imaging equipment.
• Reviews electronic images to ensure that it is of acceptable quality and completeness for screening/diagnostic purposes.
• Utilizes portable x-ray equipment to execute diagnostic procedures in patient rooms, surgery and in other instances where it is not feasible to transfer the patient to regular treatment room.
• Transfers or duplicates films/images as directed.
• 8.
• Follows PACs workflow procedures, working with electronic work lists, repair exceptions, ensuring all electronic images meet quality standards including the correct patient demographics and accession numbers.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• 1.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• 2.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• 3.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• 4.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 5.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• 6.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• 7.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Required: 1. RTR licensure in the Commonwealth Massachusetts, this includes a temporary (1 year) MA license.. 2. ARRT certification in Radiology is required within 12 months from date of hire as a condition of continued employment. 3. BLS certification. 4. Some specialty modalities may require additional formal training and certification.

Experience/Skills

Required: 1. Maintain all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a normal patient care environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.