DX/PEDI Tech
Job in
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01609, USA
Listing for:
UMass Memorial Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-04-17
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Radiologic Technologist / CT Tech
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: DX/PEDI Tech Days
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Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range
$36.04 - $57.66 — the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details
Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
Shift
Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)
Hours
36
Cost Center
10020 - 3500 Radiology Diagnostic
Union
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
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. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.
And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Major Responsibilities
Prepare patient for exams as required and insure patient comfort and modesty at all times. Obtain and examine the requisition for imaging examination. Always check patient identification band for inpatients and two methods of identification for outpatients before any procedure is performed. Obtain informed consent and/or contrast questionnaire when appropriate and consult with appropriate Radiologist regarding contrast administration and imaging protocols.Participate in transfer of patients if needed, position and instruct patients regarding the procedure in order to obtain the desired diagnostic results as specified by the physician.Follow all department‐established and appropriate policies and procedures as required. Make changes and adjustments to techniques as required by observance of physician, Supervisor and self‑improvement and initiative.Provide protection according to department policy to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure in accordance with prescribed safety standards.Calculate and select proper technical factors as appropriate to the procedure. Select equipment appropriate to the patient and the examination to be performed. Position patient and equipment to provide images specified by department protocol or requisition form.Evaluate the images to assure that they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic quality. Adjust techniques and factors when necessary due to improper studies or quality factors. Check equipment and accessories to insure they are in proper operating condition.Operate imaging equipment according to specific diagnostic procedure and in conformance to established routines and techniques. Properly utilize and maintain computed radiography and direct imaging equipment. Review electronic images to ensure that they are of acceptable quality and completeness for screening/diagnostic purposes. Utilize portable X‑ray equipment to execute diagnostic procedures in patient rooms, surgery and in other instances where it is not feasible to transfer the patient to a regular treatment room.
Transfer or duplicate films/images as directed.Follow PACS workflow procedures, working with electronic work lists, repair exceptions, ensuring all electronic images meet quality standards including the correct patient demographics and accession numbers. Ensure all images are acquired and all exams are completed in the RIS (Radiology Information System) in a timely fashion. Work independently in all areas, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of modality policy, procedures and workflow.Initiate hard stop when appropriate and notify appropriate staff.Monitor patients receiving contrast for adverse reactions and notify appropriate staff if needed. Explain procedures to the patient and family members. Answer patient and family questions, ensuring that concerns are addressed.Assist physicians in the performance of specialized examinations by preparing equipment, syringes and contrast media, holding and…
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