Radiology Technologist 24 E/O Weekend

UMass Memorial Medical Center
Leominster, MA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? We are looking for a Radiology Technologist to join our team. This position operates or oversees operation of radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.

Requirements

  • Follows all Quality Control policies and procedures for compliance with departmental, local, state and federal regulations.
  • Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations, hospital policy, and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
  • Clearly explains procedures to patients in English and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
  • Prepares and administers oral or injected contrast media to patients as required.
  • Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table and ensures that a quality diagnostic image is produced.
  • Operates or positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
  • Monitors patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
  • Records, processes and maintains patient data, documents and treatment records, and sends to PACS.
  • Collaborates with other medical team and administrative staff members, such as physicians and nurses to conduct special procedures or complete administrative duties.
  • Works with students and follows all guidelines and policies associated with students.
  • Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
  • Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
  • Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
  • Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
  • Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
  • Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
  • Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
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