Radiologic Technologist, Nashoba Valley, PD (Float)

Radiologic Technologist

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Under the supervision of the Senior Radiologic Technologist, provides direct patient care services and other related functions in support of the department. Performs independently within scope of department policies. Clinically works at the direction of a qualified Radiologist.

Major Responsibilities:

• Properly performs all diagnostic and fluoroscopic radiologic techniques and examinations, consistent with the age of the patient, within in-patient or outpatient settings, in compliance with departmental and professional standards and protocols.
• Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintain accurate patient records.
• Accurately completes all exams, paperwork and submits promptly.
• Positions and transfers patients appropriately.
• Assists physicians with interventional exams.
• Promptly and properly completes exams and appropriately performs QA to images and then sends exams to PACS for review by the radiologist.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory.
• Provides Radiological technology skills to perform all exams including portables, Emergency Department work, C-ARM, fluoroscopy, and general radiology procedures.
• Assists with any other job-related duties including film hanging, office duties and discrepancy documentation and follow-up.
• Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.
• The float requirements only apply to UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley's newly hired staff

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications:

• License/Certification/Education:
• Required:
• Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Preferred:
• Experience/Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to product optimum results.
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and families.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• Constantly: Working Indoors, Precise Hearing required, and Precise Vision required; Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, and Pulling Less than 10 pounds.
• Frequently: Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Reaching, Grasping.
• Often: Sitting, Bending, Kneeling, Performing Repetitive Movements, High Level of Stress, Precise Motor Skills required; Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, and Pulling 10 pounds to over 100 pounds.
• Never: Climbing, Balancing, Crawling, Working Outdoors, Working in Temperature Extremes, and Working at Heights.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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