UMass Memorial Health

Cardiac, Ultrasound, EEG, Radiation, Echo, IR, Mammography, Radiologic Technologists

UMass Memorial Health

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Massachusetts • United States

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About the role

  • Follows all Quality Control policies and procedures for compliance with departmental, local, state and federal regulations.
  • Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations, hospital policy, and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
  • Greets patients politely and efficiently.
  • Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
  • Clearly explains procedures to patients in English and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
  • Seeks out interpreter services if needed.
  • Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning.
  • Prepares and administers oral or injected contrast media to patients as required.
  • Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table and ensures that a quality diagnostic image is produced.
  • Follows sterile techniques according to hospital policy.
  • Operates or positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
  • Monitors patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
  • Reviews and evaluates images or computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
  • Dates, labels and marks images according to hospital policy.
  • Records, processes and maintains patient data, documents and treatment records, and sends to PACS.
  • Collaborates with other medical team and administrative staff members, such as physicians and nurses to conduct special procedures or complete administrative duties.
  • Informs supervisor of equipment problems or supply needs.
  • Performs all duties with strict adherence to and compliance with government regulations, hospital policies and procedures, and safety guidelines.
  • Works with students and follows all guidelines and policies associated with students.
  • Meets established productivity standards.
  • Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.
  • Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.
  • The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.
  • Adheres to change control processes.
  • Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.
  • Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
  • Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
  • Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
  • Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
  • Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
  • Maintains and fosters an organized, clean and safe work environment.
  • Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
  • Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
  • Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.
  • Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
  • Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
  • Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
  • Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
  • Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
  • Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
  • Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited radiological technology program.
  • Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible.
  • Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program.
  • Must maintain licensure on an annual basis.
  • CPR certification required.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Thoroughly knowledgeable in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making them as comfortable as possible.
  • Ability to follow and comply with procedures, policies and regulations.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaborate with medical staff, personnel, students, and patients.
  • Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
  • Prior experience as a Radiological Technologist preferred.
Benefits
  • This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
radiological technologypatient positioningexamination techniquesequipment protocolsradiation safetyradiation protectionpatient carecontrast media administrationimage evaluationPACS
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationcustomer serviceattention to detailproblem-solvingteamworkadaptabilityresponsivenessprofessionalism
Certifications
ARRT registrationMassachusetts Radiation Control Program licenseCPR certification