Radiology Technologist

Requisition Number:R-23475Facility:LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name:SSH Imaging DiagnosticStatus:Part timeBudgeted Hours:0Shift:Varied Shifts (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:$37.37 - $50.30 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1 - Patient Carea - 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 Protectiona - 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 Operationa - 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 accessoriesb. Pulse fluoroscopyc. Digital fluoroscopyd. Mobile fluoroscopic unitc - Prepare and operate digital imaging devices.a. Computerized radiographyb. Direct digital radiographyc. Picture archival and communication system (PACS) 6 - Image Productiona - 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 chartb. Variable kVp technique chartc. Calipers (to determine patient thickness for exposure)d. A Your Match How well this role fits your profile. No H-1B filings for this employer appear in the public Department of Labor record. 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