What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray Tech - Per Diem position at Shields Health?
The Surgery Center-Shrewsbury is currently seeking a Per Diem X-Ray Technician to pick up at least 3 shifts a month at our Shrewsbury, MA location. We are open Monday - Friday day hours.
With a legacy deeply rooted in outpatient imaging, Shields built upon this expertise, diversifying our healthcare portfolio to include ambulatory surgical services. 30 years of success in healthcare has earned Shields Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Shields ASC) a leading position in the surgery center industry.
Through joint-venture partnerships with hospitals and providers, Shields leverages our value-based position and operational discipline to develop, execute and manage multi-specialty ambulatory care facilities. These facilities are designed to maximize profitability for our partners while delivering critical patient-centered medical services in a very accessible location at an accessible price for patients. Shields ASC transforms the outpatient experience by providing a convenient alternative to hospital-based procedures that are more cost-effective for our partners and our patients.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
In keeping with Shields Health Care commitment to excellence, the x-ray technologist will provide a professional, caring atmosphere to all customer groups, while maintaining a fast-paced, multi-tasked oriented clinical environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.) Follow all proper policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times. These policies, procedures and protocols can be issued by Shields or the partnering hospital group for the location you are assigned to.
2.) Inform the patient of all aspects of their exam to their level of understanding.
3.) Ensure patient is cleared of all contraindications and hazards.
4.) Accurately position the patient and ensure their comfort.
5.) Maintain visual and verbal contact with the patient during the exam.
6.) Perform xrays in accordance to center’s protocol.
7.) Complete all forms pertaining to patient’s exam.
8.) Record patient data to Tech Data Entry program.
9.) Provide and issue films/CD when appropriate.
10.) Forward data and or films/CD to Radiologist upon completion of exam.
11.) Assist clerical staff as circumstances arise.
12.) Clean and re-supply equipment and rooms as needed.
13.) Contrast administration
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be certified in CPR
Must be MA State licensed
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of 3 months of prior x-ray experience is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time. Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties. Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds. Above physical requirements can be met with or without accommodation.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL INTERACIONS:
Extensive interactions with all customer groups, including patients, families, referring community and other SHC employees. Will also have regular interactions with contractors, vendors, and medical transport personnel.
NOTE: It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of a lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as situationally warranted.
