Per Diem Radiologic Technologist

Description:

Radiologic Technologist/RT(R)

About the Job:

This is a per diem role to assist with sporadic open shifts (both weekend and weekday) or call outs between our two locations in Western Massachusetts located in Longmeadow, MA and Wilbraham, MA. There is also the option should you wish to help cover our central Massachusetts location in Holden, MA.

Job Description:

Under general supervision, the Radiologic Technologist is responsible for assisting the Provider, Nurses, Clinical Assistants, Patient Service Representatives, Clinic Management, and Practice Administrator/RN to deliver expert medical care to our patients.

Day-to-day activities will vary from greeting patients, telephone coverage, visit registration, assisting/directing patients with inquiries, operating diagnostic radiographic equipment, collecting patient information, all while executing our goal to provide top-notch care.

Overall, this role directly interacts with patients and is an integral component in helping deliver our mission of bringing ER expertise to life's little emergencies.

Requirements:

• The ideal team member will have prior relevant experience in a similar or same environment, 1-3 years preferred.
• Valid state licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Radiation Control and registered with ARRT, as well as a high school diploma or equivalent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides exemplary customer service; greet and treat all patients, visitors, and coworkers with courtesy and discretion.
• Communicates in a courteous, professional, cooperative, and mature manner.
• Enters confidential personal health information and financial information into a computerized system with a high rate of accuracy.
• Applies and demonstrates Infection control policies and adheres to Universal Precautions.
• Complies with federal and local laws in ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Performs radiographic examinations of specified body areas/parts as ordered following established protocols.
• Applies principles of radiation protection for themselves and others.
• Prepares and adjusts equipment, determines, proper positing and technical factors to obtain quality diagnostic radiographs.
• Evaluates images for technical quality and sends images to PACS for interpretation by the Radiologist.
• Maintains compliance with ALARA and radiation safety regulations.
• Follows established radiation safety procedures, utilized shielding where appropriate.
• Maintains radiology suite in an orderly and clean manner following disinfectant policies.
• Checks radiologic equipment, supplies, and accessories on a regular basis and maintains an adequate inventory.
• Assists in maintaining film library thru PACS archive and all related functions.

To be successful with us, you must possess:

• High standard of work ethic.
• Impeccable patient care.
• Positive attitude.
• Dependability.
• Ability to stay focused under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a small group and independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Technological proficiency in utilizing both an EMR and Practice Management application.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

A successful candidate for this posting must possess the skills mentioned above and the required proficient background for this position.

• Pioneer Health, is owned and operated by local healthcare professionals with ties to the community that provides managed services for Urgent Care Specialists, PC, which is a full-service private Urgent Care group practice with an on-site lab and digital x-ray. The aim is to provide patients with prompt, professional, and personalized care close to home.
• Our mission is to offer the community easy access to high-quality, evidence-based medical care provided by medical practitioners with specialized training in emergency medicine and substantial prior ER experience.
• The Urgent Care Centers are open 357 days per year, 7 days per week, to serve our community better, and offer extended evening hours. While walk-ins are accepted, visit reservations are encourage to wait comfortably elsewhere until the estimated visit time. The practice accepts most insurance plans with no referrals necessary.

BENEFITS:
As a per diem employee, you will not be eligible for company benefits.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities, qualifications, physical conditions, and other statements contained herein represent the current general nature of the job described and are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. The job description does not limit the assignments that may be given to an employee on the job, and employees are expected to perform any duties assigned by their supervisor willingly and without reservation.

Valid state licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Radiation Control and registered with ARRT, as well as a high school diploma or equivalent

Compensation details: 40-45 Hourly Wage

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