Xray Technologist Per Diem

Xray Technologist Per Diem

OSA Lowell 2301 - North Chelmsford, MA 01863

Overview

Salary Range $36.75 - $45.90 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Per Diem Job Shift Day Education Level Associates Travel Percentage Some travel between company locations Category Health Care

Description

Title: Per Diem X-Ray Technologist

Reports to: X-Ray Manager

Location: North Chelmsford & Westford

Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm

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, Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices in today's evolving healthcare landscape. 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:

Performs and processes medical digital images, position patients for exams, transports patients, and provides other routine assistance to radiology staff in a medical center by performing the following duties.

• Acquires digital radiographic images as ordered by clinicians by use of 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 patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors
• Acquires C-Arm films for epidural steroid injections
• Enters applicable orders into the practice management system
• 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 CD's 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

Who you are:

• ARRT Certification and Registration
• Massachusetts State License
• Ability to react calmly and effectively under stress
• 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

Knowledge:

• 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

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").