Radiologic Technologist (per diem)- South Shore Urgent Care

Radiologic Technologist

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 Functions

• Patient Care
• Confirm patient's identity.
• Evaluate patient's ability to understand and comply with requirements for the requested examination.
• Explain and confirm patient's preparation prior to radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations.
• Examine radiographic requisition to verify accuracy and completeness of information.
• Sequence imaging procedures to avoid residual contrast material affecting future exams.
• Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients during the radiographic procedures.
• Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty.
• Communicate scheduling delays to waiting patients.
• Verify or obtain patient consent as necessary.
• Explain procedure instructions to patient or patient's family.
• Radiation Protection
• Clean, disinfect or sterilize facilities and equipment, and dispose of contaminated items in preparation for next examination.
• Evaluate the need for and use of protective shielding.
• Take appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient.
• Question female patient of child-bearing age about possible pregnancy and take appropriate action.
• Restrict beam to limit exposure area, improve image quality, and reduce radiation dose.
• Set kVp, mA and time or automatic exposure system to achieve optimum image quality, safe operating conditions, and minimum radiation dose.
• Prevent all unnecessary persons from remaining in area during x-ray exposure.
• Take appropriate precautions to minimize occupation radiation exposure.
• Wear a personnel monitoring device while on duty.
• Evaluate individual occupational exposure reports to determine if values for the reporting period are within established limits.
• Equipment Operation
• Prepare and operate radiographic unit and accessories.
• Prepare and operate fluoroscopy unit and accessories.
• Prepare and operate digital imaging devices.
• Image Production
• Remove all radiopaque materials from patient or table that could interfere with the radiographic image.
• Select equipment and accessories for the examination requested.
• Use radiopaque markers to indicate anatomical side, position or other relevant information.
• Explain breathing instructions prior to making the exposure.
• Position patient to demonstrate the desired anatomy using body landmarks.
• Determine appropriate exposure factors using calipers and technique charts.
• Modify exposure factors for circumstances such as involuntary motion, casts and splints, pathological conditions, or patient's inability to cooperate.
• Process exposed image.
• Reload cassettes and magazines by selecting film of proper size and type.
• Prepare digital/computed image receptor for exposure.
• Equipment Maintenance
• Recognize and report malfunctions in the radiographic or fluoroscopic unit and accessories.
• Perform basic evaluations of radiographic equipment and accessories.
• Safety Awareness
• Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done.
• Verifies patient according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications.
• Follows approved procedure for verifying MD orders including a verbal readback to the licensed independent practitioner after receiving a telephone order.
• Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing.
• Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites.
• Makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times.
• Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines.
• Adheres to universal precautions.
• Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
• Adheres to electrical safety guidelines.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education - Preferred: Graduate of an approved two-year program.

Minimum Work Experience: Six (6) months to be fully proficient.

Required Licenses / Registrations: RT- Radiography Technology (MA state license) or RT Temp - Radiography Technology Temporary (MA state license)

Required additional Knowledge and Abilities: Employees must produce their CEU records to their manager prior to start date and on an ongoing basis thereafter. Technologists in this position are responsible to maintain CEU activity on-site for a period of two years longer than the technologist's last licensure renewal date.

Varied hours, including weekends and holidays. Weekday shifts are 9am-7pm and weekend shifts are 9am-4pm.

May be asked to travel to other sites for coverage.

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Radiography Technology (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts), Radiography Technology Temporary License (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts)