Radiology Technologist

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: Facility: LOC0026 - 101 Columbian Street101 Columbian Street Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Mammography Cancer Center Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 16 Shift: Day (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: $38.10 - $55.10 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1 - 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 radiographic unit and accessories. a. Three-phrase generator. b. High frequency generator. c. Bone densitometry unit. b - Prepare and operate fluoroscopy unit and accessories. a. Fixed fluoroscopic unit and accessories b. Pulse fluoroscopy c. Digital fluoroscopy d. Mobile fluoroscopic unit c - Prepare and operate digital imaging devices. a. Computerized radiography b. Direct digital radiography c. Picture archival and communication system (PACS) 6 - 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 markers to indicate anatomical side, position or other relevant information (e.g., time, upright, decubitis, post-void). d - Explain breathing instructions prior to making the exposure. e - Position patient to demonstrate the desired anatomy using body landmarks. f - Determine appropriate exposure factors using calipers and technique charts. a. Fixed kVp technique chart b. Variable kVp technique chart c. Calipers (to determine patient thickness for #J-18808-Ljbffr Southshorehealth