Part Time Radiographer

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Facility:
LOC0010 - Health Express-Weymouth330 Washington StreetWeymouth, MA 02188
HXP Urgent Care Weymouth
Part time
Shift:
Day/Eve Rotation (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.
1 - Patient Care
e - Sequence imaging procedures to avoid residual contrast material affecting future exams.
f - Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients (e.g., i - Verify or obtain patient consent as necessary (e.g., 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.
i - Recognize need for prompt medical attention and administer emergency care.
b - Document required information on patient's medical record (e.g., c - Quality assures exams performed to capture the technical and room time.
a - Clean, disinfect or sterilize facilities and equipment, and dispose of contaminated items in preparation for next examination.
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.
i - Wear a personnel monitoring device while on duty.
5 - Equipment Operation
a - Prepare and operate radiographic unit and accessories.
Bone densitometry unit.
b - Prepare and operate fluoroscopy unit and accessories.
Fixed fluoroscopic unit and accessories
Digital fluoroscopy
Mobile fluoroscopic unit
c - Prepare and operate digital imaging devices.
Computerized radiography
Direct digital radiography
a - Remove all radiopaque materials from patient or table that could interfere with the radiographic image.
b - Select equipment and accessories (e.g., i - Reload cassettes and magazines by selecting film of proper size and type.
j - Prepare digital/computed image receptor for exposure.
b - Evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality.
c - Determine corrective measures if radiograph is not of diagnostic quality and take appropriate action.
d - Store and handle film/cassette in a manner which will reduce the possibility of artifact production.
8 - Equipment Maintenance
a - Recognize and report malfunctions in the radiographic or fluoroscopic unit and accessories.
Visual inspection of equipment.
b - Perform basic evaluations of radiographic equipment and accessories.
9 - Safety Awareness - Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
a - Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done.
b - Verifies patient according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications.
c - Follows approved procedure for verifying MD orders including a verbal readback to the licensed independent practitioner after receiving a telephone order.
d - Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing, as observed by nurse manager and peers.
e - Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites.
f - Makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times.
g - Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines.
i - Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
j - Adheres to electrical safety guidelines.
Graduate of an approved two-year program.

Minimum Work Experience
Required Licenses / Registrations
RT- Radiography Technology (MA state license) or
RT Temp - Radiography Technology Temporary (MA state license)
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
10 hour shifts on weekdays, 7 hours shifts on weekends.
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Radiography Technology (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts), Radiography Technology Temporary License (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts)