What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 16 Hours (Days, Weekends position at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center?
Job Summary -
- Performs a wide variety of Radiographic procedures which require use of independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assumes responsibility for quality and quantity of work in designated area.
Qualifications
Minimum Education/Experience:
- Successful completion of approved Radiologic Technology program
- Level of knowledge associated with completion of Radiologic Technology program.
- Associates degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.
Minimum skills/abilities:
- Must be able to collaborate and effectively communicate with Radiology clients.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to satisfactorily explain examination process to patients.
- Level of knowledge associated with completion of Radiologic Technology program.
Certification/Licensure:
- Possess a valid Massachusetts State license or temporary license and ARRT certification or eligible with one year to obtain.
- BLS Required.
Job Responsibilities
- Following departmental guidelines, selects type and number of films to provide diagnostic information required. May choose to digress from established routine under special circumstances depending upon clinical condition of patient.
- Prepares and positions patients relative to diagnostic equipment. Performs radiographic examinations with a high degree of accuracy, minimizing repeat films.
- Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of working area.
- Maintains flow of patients through area and quality of films under the direct supervision of the Technical manager.
- Demonstrates knowledgeable operation of radiographic equipment with proper care given to radiation safety including collimation, shielding, and proper identification of films.
- Maintains proper professional demeanor to patients, medical staff, and patients.
- Performs all necessary functions to ensure effective patient care including clerical and transport/duties.
- Assists Technical Manager in daily processor/film sensitometry.
- Completes all patient tracking functions to ensure proper and accurate billing, report transcription, and film retrieval.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
