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Radiologic Technologist; South Shore Urgent Care
Job in
Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02171, USA
Listed on 2025-12-31
Listing for:
South Shore Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Radiologic Technologist / CT Tech
Job Description & How to Apply Below
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number: R-21188
Facility: LOC
0021 - Health Express-Kingston
182 Summer Street Kingston, MA 02364
Department Name: HXP Urgent Care Weymouth
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
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Patient Care
- a - Confirm patient’s identity.
- b - Evaluate patient’s ability to understand and comply with requirements for the requested examination.
- c - Explain and confirm patient’s preparation (e.g., diet restrictions, preparatory medications) prior to radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations.
- d - Examine radiographic requisition to verify accuracy and completeness of information (e.g., patient history, clinical diagnosis).
- e - Sequence imaging procedures to avoid residual contrast material affecting future exams.
- f - Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients (e.g., IV’s, oxygen) during the radiographic procedures.
- g - Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty.
- h - Communicate scheduling delays to waiting patients.
- i - Verify or obtain patient consent as necessary (e.g., contrast studies).
- j - Explain procedure instructions to patient or patient’s family.
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- a - Practice standard precautions.
- b - Follow appropriate procedures when in contact with patient in isolation.
- c - Select immobilization devices, when indicated, to prevent patient’s movement and/or ensure patients safety.
- d - Use proper body mechanics and/or mechanical transfer devices when assisting patient.
- e - Prior to administration of contrast agent, gather information to determine appropriate dosage, and to determine if patient is at increased risk of adverse reaction.
- f - Confirm type of contrast media and prepare for administration.
- g - Use sterile or aseptic technique and prepare for administration.
- h - Observe patient after administration of contrast media to detect adverse reactions.
- i - Recognize need for prompt medical attention and administer emergency care.
- j - Explain post-procedural instructions to patient or patient’s family.
- a - Maintain confidentiality of patient’s information.
- b - Document required information on patient’s medical record (e.g., radiographic requisitions, radiographs).
- c - Quality assures exams performed to capture the technical and room time.
- d - Performs work of equal skill, effort and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increase responsibility.
- Radiation Protection
- a - Clean, disinfect or sterilize facilities and equipment, and dispose of contaminated items in preparation for next examination.
- b - Evaluate the need for and use of protective shielding.
- c - Take appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient.
- d - Question female patient of child-bearing age about possible pregnancy and take appropriate action (i.e., document response, contact physician).
- e - Restrict beam to limit exposure area, improve image quality, and reduce radiation dose.
- f - Set kVp, mA and time or automatic exposure system to achieve optimum image quality, safe operating conditions, and minimum radiation dose.
- g - Prevent all unnecessary persons from remaining in area during x-ray exposure.
- h - Take appropriate precautions to minimize occupation radiation exposure.
- i - Wear a personnel monitoring device while on duty.
- j - Evaluate individual occupational exposure reports to determine if values for the reporting period are within established limits.
- Equipment Operation
- a - Prepare and operate radiographic unit and accessories.
- b - Prepare and operate fluoroscopy unit and accessories.
- c - Prepare and operate digital imaging devices.
- Image Production
- a - Remove all radiopaque materials from patient or table that could interfere with the radiographic image.
- b - Select equipment and accessories (e.g., grid, compensating filters, shielding for the examination requested).
- c - Use radiopaque…
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