Cardiac, Ultrasound, EEG, Radiation, Echo, IR, Mammography, Radiologic Technologists

Role Overview

• 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.
• Prepares and administers oral or injected contrast media to patients as required.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table and ensures that a quality diagnostic image is produced.
• Follows sterile techniques according to hospital policy.
• Operates or positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Monitors patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Reviews and evaluates images or computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Dates, labels and marks images according to hospital policy.
• Records, processes and maintains patient data, documents and treatment records, and sends to PACS.
• Collaborates with other medical team and administrative staff members, such as physicians and nurses to conduct special procedures or complete administrative duties.
• Informs supervisor of equipment problems or supply needs.
• Performs all duties with strict adherence to and compliance with government regulations, hospital policies and procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Works with students and follows all guidelines and policies associated with students.
• Meets established productivity standards.
• Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.
• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.
• Adheres to change control processes.
• Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
• Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
• Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
• Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Maintains and fosters an organized, clean and safe work environment.
• Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
• Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.
• Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiological technology program.
• Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible.
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program.
• Must maintain licensure on an annual basis.
• CPR certification 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.
• Prior experience as a Radiological Technologist preferred.

Benefits

• This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.