Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptHiring Range:
$26.95 - $48.51Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidates experience skills qualifications and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday Sunday Tuesday Weekends - Every Other WeekendScheduled Hours:
10:30AM-11PMShift:
2 - Evening Shift 12 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
36Cost Center:
24050 - 3500 Radiology DiagnosticThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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This position operates or oversees operation of radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. The Radiological Technologist is responsible for monitoring and maintaining essential patient care and safety including practicing ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).There is a $7500 sign-on bonus for the successful applicant
I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Follows all Quality Control policies and procedures for compliance with departmental local state and federal regulations.
2. Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations hospital policy and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
3. Greets patients politely and efficiently.
4. Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
5. Clearly explains procedures to patients in English and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
6. Seeks out interpreter services if needed.
7. Sets up examination rooms ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Strong organizational and communication skills.
2. Thoroughly knowledgeable in anatomy patient positioning examination techniques equipment protocols radiation safety radiation protection and basic patient care.
3. Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making them as comfortable as possible.
4. Ability to follow and comply with procedures policies and regulations.
5. Ability to work effectively and collaborate with medical staff personnel students and patients.
6. Ability to read write and speak clearly in English.
Preferred:
7. Prior experience as a Radiology Technologist.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Graduate of an accredited radiological technology program
2. Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible. License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program must be received within a year of employment. Must maintain licensure on an annual basis
3. CPR certification
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Strong organizational and communication skills.
2. Thoroughly knowledgeable in anatomy patient positioning examination techniques equipment protocols radiation safety radiation protection and basic patient care.
3. Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making them as comfortable as possible.
4. Ability to follow and comply with procedures policies and regulations.
5. Ability to work effectively and collaborate with medical staff personnel students and patients.
6. Ability to read write and speak clearly in English.
Preferred:
7. Prior experience as a Radiological Technologist
Unless certification licensure or registration is required an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Department-specific competencies including age-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
This position requires that the successful candidate work Every Monday and Tuesday 1030 AM-11PM every other weekend both Saturday and Sunday shifts 7A-7P.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
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