Radiology Tech

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Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites
** Job Summary
** Under the general direction of the Manager, performs a variety of patient care duties to produce diagnostic imaging through the operation of radiographic equipment, utilizing proper technique.
Explains safety protocols, exams, and procedures to patients.
Operates fluoroscopic, portable, diagnostic, and other equipment as required.
Works as an independent contributor and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Engages in additional duties as assigned.
Assigned to one designated radiography area (Inpatient, Outpatient, or Emergency Room), but may be asked to cover in alternate locations or MGB sites (with appropriate training) should coverage needs arise to ensure a seamless and exemplary patient care experience.
Registered Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required within 90 days of hire.  Confirms correct patient and exam to be performed through patient confirmation and interview, patient history, medical record, appropriately modifying and documenting as needed to ensure accurate imaging and records.

-Explains exam to patient, taking into consideration individual physical, emotional, and language needs;
Ensures patient compliance and understanding.
-Adjusts equipment to correct settings for all exams to set automated and manual technical factors to safely image patients.
-Performs required imaging using the appropriate equipment according to department protocol and/or the Radiologist's request.
-Ensures exams are labeled correctly prior to transmission to PACS, and ensures images successfully arrive in PACS.
** Qualifications
* * Education  Certificate/Diploma Radiography required and Associate's Degree Radiography    Licenses and Credentials  Radiologic Technologist and Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Registered Technologist [R.T.(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred

Hours:

This is a per diem role, the facility is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday/Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
** Additional Job Details (if applicable)
** Experience  Experience in radiology technology 0-1 year preferred    Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Must effectively use interpersonal skills to deal with patients and fellow employees who may be under physical and/or emotional stress. Maintains composure at all times.  - Excellent attention to detail, written, and communication skills; must be able to read and write in English.  - Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical…