Xray Technologist

Xray Technologist

SMN Peabody 2700 - Peabody, MA 01960

Overview

Salary Range $36.75 - $45.90 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Associates Travel Percentage None Category Health Care

Description

Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Who We Are:

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

What You'll Do:

• Acquires digital radiographic images as ordered by clinicians with x-ray machines.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Reviews for proper identification and quality check.
• Prepares digital imaging for reading by physicians.
• Transports patients from radiologic diagnostic procedures to exam room.
• Uploads images to patient chart if necessary.
• Burns CDs requested by patient after release is obtained.
• Files films, discs and records if necessary.
• Maintains a clean workstation by sanitizing in between each patient and at the end of every shift.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of radiology required.
• Licensed X-Ray Technologist in Massachusetts.
• ARRT Certified.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Medical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquette.
• Electronic medical systems is a plus, including Athena/Centricity, Medi-Tech and the like.
• Develops and maintains effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers, and the public by displaying sympathy, tact and understanding.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, adjust to various personalities, work with a diverse population, demonstrating patience and professionalism.
• Promotes teamwork through collaboration.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Represents the clinic in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.