Quick overview

Perform a wide range of digital radiology exams and procedures while preparing and positioning patients for diagnostic studies. Responsibilities also include assisting with patient registration and monitoring image quality for accuracy.

Requirements summary

Requires vocational or technical training in Medical Radiography and a MARadTech-Radiography license. Candidates must hold ARRT registration and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

associate degreeprofessional certificateTeamworkWritten CommunicationCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingPatient CareDecision MakingOral CommunicationPatient RegistrationPatient PositioningHand HygieneDigital X-RayRadiographic Image Evaluation

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Beth Israel Lahey Health is an Advanced Urgent Care Service in Dedham staffed by board certified Emergency Medicine Physicians.
This service to the community offers onsite.
Technologist would be responsible for performing digital XRAY studies as well as assisting with registration of patients.
The Advanced Urgent Care Center’s hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 9:00am – 5:00 pm and Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm.
All patients, ages (2) and above are welcomed to the NEW Advanced Urgent Care Service.

Job Description

Job Summary: Performs a wide range of radiology exams and procedures. This position meets the scope of practice as defined by the ASRT practice standard guidelines. Essential Responsibilities: Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic exams of various parts of the body which includes setting up equipment and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body part under study. Enters instructions into computers,monitors and evaluates images for accuracy and completeness of order. Makes necessary adjustments when judged to be necessary. Evaluates radiographs for image quality and completeness. Responds to patient's physical and psychological needs. Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety. Uses Proper Hand Hygiene before and after patient contact. Observes patient's condition and reports any change to nurse or physician. Required Qualifications: Vocational or Technical training in Medical Radiography required. Associate's degree in Medical Radiography preferred. License MARadTech-Radiography required., and Registration American Registry of Rad Tech required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required. 0-1 years related work experience required. New hires required to have MA Rad Tech license by start date. New hires will have 30 days to provide BLS certification. Certification has to be with the American Heart Association (AHA). New graduates may have Temp MA Rad Tech License and ARRT eligible 1 year from graduation. Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.

Competencies

Decision
Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Compensation
Balanced Life Support

Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team
Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
Customer
Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based
Competencies: Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups:
Neonatal:Birth to 6 months,
Young adult: 16-30 years,
Middle
Age: 30 - 60 years,
Elderly: 60 -.
Physical
Nature of the
Job:
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently. Work is physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing and/or moving.
Pay
Range: $41.00 - $60.92 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. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

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