Radiology Tech, Health Alliance, 32 Hours, Evenings

Radiological Technologist

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This position operates or oversees operation of radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. The Radiological Technologist is responsible for monitoring and maintaining essential patient care and safety including practicing ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).

$ 7,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Major Responsibilities:

• Follows all Quality Control policies and procedures for compliance with departmental, local, state and federal regulations.
• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations, hospital policy, and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Greets patients politely and efficiently.
• Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
• Clearly explains procedures to patients in English and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Seeks out interpreter services if needed.
• Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning.

Experience/Skills:

• Required: Strong organizational and communication skills. Thoroughly knowledgeable in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making them as comfortable as possible. Ability to follow and comply with procedures, policies and regulations. Ability to work effectively and collaborate with medical staff, personnel, students, and patients. Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
• Preferred: Prior experience as a Radiology Technologist.

Position Qualifications:

• License/Certification/Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited radiological technology program. Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible. License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program must be received within a year of employment. Must maintain licensure on an annual basis. CPR certification.
• Experience/Skills: Required: Strong organizational and communication skills. Thoroughly knowledgeable in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making them as comfortable as possible. Ability to follow and comply with procedures, policies and regulations. Ability to work effectively and collaborate with medical staff, personnel, students, and patients. Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
• Preferred: Prior experience as a Radiological Technologist

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

This position requires that the successful candidate work every other weekend, both Saturday and Sunday shifts, 3p-11p.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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