Radiology Tech, Orthopedics

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Justification
The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality low cost innovative community-based ambulatory care. This stems from Mass General Brighams unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings including primary care specialty care behavioral and mental health and urgent care both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy imaging cardiac testing and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
Under the general direction of the Manager performs a variety of patient care duties to produce diagnostic imaging through the operation of radiographic equipment utilizing proper technique. Explains safety protocols exams and procedures to patients. Operates fluoroscopic portable diagnostic and other equipment as required. Works as an independent contributor and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Engages in additional duties as assigned. Assigned to one designated radiography area (Inpatient Outpatient or Emergency Room) but may be asked to cover in alternate locations or MGB sites (with appropriate training) should coverage needs arise to ensure a seamless and exemplary patient care experience.


Essential Functions
-Confirms correct patient and exam to be performed through patient confirmation and interview patient history medical record appropriately modifying and documenting as needed to ensure accurate imaging and records.
-Explains exam to patient taking into consideration individual physical emotional and language needs; Ensures patient compliance and understanding.
-Adjusts equipment to correct settings for all exams to set automated and manual technical factors to safely image patients.
-Performs required imaging using the appropriate equipment according to department protocol and/or the Radiologists request.
-Ensures exams are labeled correctly prior to transmission to PACS and ensures images successfully arrive in PACS.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must effectively use interpersonal skills to deal with patients and fellow employees who may be under physical and/or emotional stress. Maintains composure at all times.
- Excellent attention to detail written and communication skills; must be able to read and write in English.
- Knowledge of anatomy physiology medical terminology principles of radiation physics ALARA radiographic equipment and positioning.
- Must be physically capable of lifting a minimum of 40 lbs (i.e. linen supplies patients).
- Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency and infection control situations.
- Displays a positive attitude and professional appearance; exemplifies flexibility and willingness to adapt to the operational needs of the department and MGB.
- Board eligible through the American Board of Radiology

Onsite

288 Groveland Street

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Per Diem

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$25.43 - $36.40/Hourly

Grade

4

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