Radiology Technologist

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Requisition Number:

R-23475

Facility:

LOC
0001 - 55 Fogg Road
55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SSH Imaging Diagnostic Status:

Part time Budgeted

Hours:

0

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 FUNCTIONS1 - 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.
2 - (continued from #
1) 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.
3 - (continued from #2) 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.
4 - 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.
5 - Equipment Operation a
- Prepare and operate…