Radiology Technologist

Requisition Number: R-23573 Facility: LOC
0001 - 55 Fogg Road
55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Imaging Diagnostic Status:
Full time Budgeted

Hours:

40 Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America) Under the direction of the Department Manager, performs interpretive, patient care and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.

Compensation Pay Range: $37.37 - $50.30

• 1 - Patient Care
  • Confirm patient’s identity.
  • Evaluate patient’s ability to understand and comply with requirements for the requested examination.
  • Explain and confirm patient’s preparation (e.g., diet restrictions, preparatory medications) prior to radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations.
  • Examine radiographic requisition to verify accuracy and completeness of information (e.g., patient history, clinical diagnosis).
  • Sequence imaging procedures to avoid residual contrast material affecting future exams.
  • Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients (e.g., IV’s, oxygen) during the radiographic procedures.
  • Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty.
  • Communicate scheduling delays to waiting patients.
  • Verify or obtain patient consent as necessary (e.g., contrast studies).
  • Explain procedure instructions to patient or patient’s family.
• 2 - (continued from #
  1)
  • Practice standard precautions.
  • Follow appropriate procedures when in contact with patient in isolation.
  • Select immobilization devices, when indicated, to prevent patient’s movement and/or ensure patients safety.
  • Use proper body mechanics and/or mechanical transfer devices when assisting patient.
  • Prior to administration of contrast agent, gather information to determine appropriate dosage, and to determine if patient is at increased risk of adverse reaction.
  • Confirm type of contrast media and prepare for administration.
  • Use sterile or aseptic technique and prepare for administration.
  • Observe patient after administration of contrast media to detect adverse reactions.
  • Recognize need for prompt medical attention and administer emergency care.
  • Explain post-procedural instructions to patient or patient’s family.
• 3 - (continued from #2)
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient’s information.
  • Document required information on patient’s medical record (e.g., radiographic requisitions, radiographs).
  • Quality assures exams performed to capture the technical and room time.
  • Performs work of equal skill, effort and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increase responsibility.
• 4 - Radiation Protection
  • Clean, disinfect or sterilize facilities and equipment, and dispose of contaminated items in preparation for next examination.
  • Evaluate the need for and use of protective shielding.
  • Take appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient.
  • Question female patient of child-bearing age about possible pregnancy and take appropriate action (i.e., document response, contact physician).
  • Restrict beam to limit exposure area, improve image quality, and reduce radiation dose.
  • Set kVp, mA and time or automatic exposure system to achieve optimum image quality, safe operating conditions, and minimum radiation dose.
  • Prevent all unnecessary persons from remaining in area during x-ray exposure.
  • Take appropriate precautions to minimize occupation radiation exposure.
  • Wear a personnel monitoring device while on duty.
  • Evaluate individual occupational exposure reports to determine if values for the reporting period are within established limits.
• 5 - Equipment Operation
  • Prepare and operate radiographic unit and accessories.
    • Three-phrase generator.
    • High frequency generator.
    • Bone densitometry unit.
  • Prepare and operate fluoroscopy unit and accessories.
    • Fixed fluoroscopic unit and accessories
    • Pulse fluoroscopy
    • Digital fluoroscopy
    • Mob…