Radiologic Technologist,Nashoba Valley; Float Job Fall River area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Radiologic Technologist, Nashoba Valley (Float)

Overview

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled

Hours:

7-3:30

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10014 - 3500 Radiology Diagnostic

Union: SHARE Marlborough

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. We are a health system with a commitment to patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research. We are a large, multidisciplinary team working together to heal our patients, our community and each other.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Radiologic Technologist, provides direct patient care services and other related functions in support of the department. Performs independently within scope of department policies. Clinically works at the direction of a qualified Radiologist.

Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.

The float requirement applies to newly hired staff at UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley.

1. Properly performs all diagnostic and fluoroscopic radiologic techniques and examinations, consistent with the age of the patient, within in-patient or outpatient settings, in compliance with departmental and professional standards and protocols.

2. Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.

3. Accurately completes all exams, paperwork and submits promptly.

4. Positions and transfers patients appropriately.

5. Assists physicians with interventional exams.

6. Promptly and properly completes exams and appropriately performs QA to images and then sends exams to PACS for review by the radiologist.

7. Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory.

8. Provides Radiological technology skills to perform all exams including portables, Emergency Department work, C-ARM, fluoroscopy, and general radiology procedures.

9. Assists with any other job-related duties including film hanging, office duties and discrepancy documentation and follow-up.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

Attends a 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, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.

Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Required:

Graduate of an accredited radiological program.

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Preferred:

Experience/

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to product optimum results.

Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and families.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Constantly:
Working indoors, precise hearing required, and precise vision required; lifting/carrying/pushing and pulling - less than 10 pounds.

Frequently:
Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, grasping.

Often:
Sitting, bending, kneeling, performing repetitive movements; high level of stress, precise motor skills required; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling - 10 pounds to over 100 pounds.

Never:
Climbing, balancing, crawling, working outdoors, working in temperature extremes, or working at heights.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, recognizing the power of a diverse community and encouraging applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual…

Radiologic Technologist, Nashoba Valley; Float