Radiology Technologist-SHG

Company: Southcoast Health System
Location: Fall River
Posted on: June 4, 2021

Job Description:

Work for One of the World#s Best Hospitals! In 2019 and 2020, Newsweek named Southcoast Health among the World#s Best Hospitals (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke#s, and Tobey). In addition, Southcoast Health was voted by readers as South Coast Media Group#s Best Place to Work in 2019 and 2020.# Why? Because we have some of the most talented people in the world! # We are searching for a Radiology Technologist to perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Assume responsibility for each assigned patient, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with exam/procedure request. Obtain pertinent information from patients# chart and document all data within the EHR. Educate patient for exam. Position patient and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies. Identify, prepare and/or administer pharmaceuticals related to the exam/procedure. Select technical factors/ parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Properly identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality. Apply the principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others and aware of MR safety practices. Assist physicians in performing procedures. Perform Front Desk and Medical Assistant Functions.# Provide functional or technical supervision of radiology aides (imaging assistants), other assigned non-technical employees and other practitioners, as applicable. Assist with ongoing quality assurance activities as assigned. # Hours: Per Diem Shift: Night Shift with weekend and holiday rotation Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital # Fall River, MA # Education and/or Experience Requirements: Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and attainment of primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography within one year of eligibility. Current RT licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required based on location assignment. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required. Southcoast Health is a community based health delivery system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. For more than 100 years, we have provided quality, patient-focused care in a state-of-the-art environment. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts. # Together We Are More. 311 years of hospitals# collective continuous 920 + square miles of service across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island 7,500 + employees: physicians, nurses, IT, Finance, HR, and more Named to Newsweek#s World#s Best Hospitals 2019 and Best Place to Work by the readers of SouthCoastToday # We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees# lives. Generous Earned Time Off Package Health, Dental #and Vision Insurance Tuition Assistance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Life # AD#D insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 403B Retirement Plan with match HealthQuest Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program Career Development Opportunities *Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.# Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours. # Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us as we strive to be More than medicine. Southcoast Health is an equal opportunity employer. #Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, assume responsibility for each assigned patient. Assess patient and correlate clinical findings with exam request. Assess patients ability to undergo the procedure. Obtain pertinent data from patients chart and document all data. Educate patient for exam. Position patient and select appropriate imaging equipment. Select technical factors/ parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Evaluate images for technical quality. Administer the appropriate radiation dose. Assist physicians in performing procedures.Provide functional or technical supervision of radiology aides, other assigned non-technical employees and other practitioners, as applicable. Provide supervision and instruction to assigned affiliating students.Equal to four years of college or equivalent. Registered Radiology Technologist with current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. CPR and IV certification required. Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.

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