Per-diem radiology technologist

SUMMARY:

Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus
• Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Preparation, identification, positioning, protection and radiographic technique. Demonstrates competence in the preparation, identification, positioning, protection and radiographic technique of all imaging procedures.
2. Computer System: Uses computer system (RIS/HIS) to document accurate and timely patient/procedure information to ensure efficient quality patient care.
3. Preparation/Set-Up: Assists physicians in fluoroscopic interventional procedures and prepares contrast as needed. Ensures that imaging rooms are properly set up and functional before physician begins procedure.
4. Technique: Employee uses proper techniques that minimize radiation exposure to self, patients, the general public and other health care personnel. Modifies care according to patient’s age.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education Requirements: Graduate of Certificate Program in Radiography or Associate in Science Degree.

Minimum Work Experience: One to three years experience preferred, but not required.

Other skills and abilities: Knowledge of radiographic procedures, equipment operation, radiation safety, positioning techniques, patient transfers, good communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks/projects, ethical and professional conduct, good understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics and geriatrics. Flexibility to work overtime as needed as well as on-call duty, weekend rotations. Interest in participating in orientation/clinical education of student radiographers in accordance with clinical education center guidelines for radiologic technology program(s).

Equipment/Software/Certification: Certification by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in radiography, or equivalent. Renewed annually. Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Radiography. Renewed biannually.

Pay Range:

$32.43-$47.66

Location:

440 Swansea Mall Drive - Swansea, Massachusetts 02777

Work Type:

Flex hours M-F

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East