Mass General Brigham·Northampton, Massachusetts
The Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic procedures using various equipment while ensuring patient safety and well-being. They also assist radiologists during examinations, maintain departmental records, and participate in student training and quality improvement programs.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.
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Job Summary The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing radiographic procedures using stationary, portable, and specialized equipment at a technical and professional level that does not require constant supervision and is of acceptable quality. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Supervisor, Diagnostic Radiology or the Practice Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual’s intellectual level and physical ability including infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Rotate through all Radiologic rooms, set up necessary equipment for examinations.
Keep knowledgeable and up to date with changes in contrast material, films and other supplies used.
Assist Radiologists during examinations as well as during emergency procedures; perform specialized examinations as deemed necessary.
Provide up-to-date protection for patients, physicians, employees, fellow technologists and yourself as prescribed.
Ensure patients well-being and assist when needed.
Report all malfunctions, hazards, and other incidents as necessary to appropriate personnel.
Perform specialized examinations as deemed necessary.
Provide training and ensure appropriate use of Radiology Information System.
Pre-assess patient condition determining employee ability to perform a quality radiographic examination, without physically compromising the patient or employee, such as lifting, sliding, or moving patient in anyway and keeping within the employee’s limitations as prescribed by the physician.
Obtain assistance if needed before an examination begins.
Work flexible hours as department needs are assessed, remain available for call as needed.
Transport patients to and from the unit as necessary.
Assist with student training as necessary.
Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
Attend meetings as required.
Education Associate's Degree Radiology required and High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Radiologic Technologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required Experience 1 year of experience preferred; technologists must be trained and capable of handling patients completely from invitro through adult 0-1 year preferred
For those candidates who meet requirements of licensing and registration agencies and have been grandfathered by those agencies, Associate’s degree requirement may be waived, but a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Work Location 30 Locust Street: Scheduled Weekly Hours 36
Employee Type Regular: Work Shift Evening (United States of America)
Pay Range $33.71 - $46.87/Hourly
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Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Radiology and possess a valid Radiologic Technologist license along with ARRT-R registration. A high school diploma or equivalent is also required, and 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.
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