Beth Israel Lahey Health·Beverly, Massachusetts
Perform a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures across various hospital settings including the OR and ER to produce images for medical diagnosis. Maintain patient safety by adhering to ALARA standards and ensuring high image quality with minimal repeat rates.
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Under the supervision of the Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader, performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures to produce images of body structures for the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders. Work includes but is not limited to OR, ER, Fluoroscopic, inpatient and outpatient populations, utilizing ionizing radiation. Monitors and maintains essential patient care and safety including practicing ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable). Flexibility to work overtime/cover at other sites as needed, on-call and holiday rotation mandatory.
1. Performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures to produce images for use in the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders.
2. Obtains and documents necessary patient information or history in order to perform appropriate exam. 3. Documents all pertinent information involving the use of IV/oral contrast in medical record. 4. Begins and completes exams using the (Radiology Information System) RIS with 100% accuracy, 100% of the time.
5. Labels all images with correct patient information and technologist’s initials with 100% accuracy 100% of the time.
6. Ensures Quality Control of the exams by using the PACS system. 7. Evaluates images to identify errors and determine whether a repeat study is necessary to improve the image for diagnoses. Ensures that all radiographic exams achieve a quality repeat rate equaling less than 5%.
8. Applies the lowest dose of ionizing radiation that is reasonably achievable, known as ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable), required to produce clear images.
9. Readily and willingly contributes to team approach to provide optimal quality care for patients.
10. Readily works off-sites as needed.
1. Transport 2. Off-sites 3. Orienting new staff 4. Helping in training of students.
Education: Two year AMA accredited School of Radiologic Technology
Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program in Radiography. Certified in basic life support (BLS).
Candidate must be proficient in the use Radiologic equipment including C-arms/portable or in the absence of this skill the ability to be trained to a level of competency.
6 months hospital experience preferred; with c-arms and portable experience.
$35.00 - $52.01
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth israel lahey health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (Flu) as a condition of employment.
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Requires a degree from an AMA accredited School of Radiologic Technology and ARRT registration or eligibility. Must hold a Massachusetts Department of Public Health license in Radiography and a BLS certification.
Market context
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