UMass Memorial Health
Radiology Technologist, 40hrs, Days
UMass Memorial Health, Leominster, Massachusetts, us, 01453
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every WeekendScheduled Hours:
Combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm & Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 8:45am-5:15pmShift:
1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40Cost Center:
24050 - 4102 Urgent CareThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.$7,500 Sign-on Bonus!Position Summary:
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). Assists with patient flow and other supporting duties.Major Responsibilities:
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.Greets patients politely and efficiently.Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories.Clearly explains procedures to patients in English and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.Seeks out interpreter services if needed.Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning.Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table and ensures that a quality diagnostic image is produced.Follows sterile techniques according to hospital policy.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.Reviews and evaluates images or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.Dates, labels and marks images according to hospital policy.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.Informs supervisor of equipment problems or supply needs.Performs all duties with strict adherence to and compliance with government regulations, hospital policies and procedures, and safety guidelines.Works with students and follows all guidelines and policies associated with students.Performs a variety of duties such as cleaning exam rooms, stocking, registering patients and other duties as needed to support the department.Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
Meets established productivity standards.Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.Adheres to change control processes.Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.Adheres to the HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.Maintains and fosters an organized, clean and safe work environment.Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.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 Standard 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.All responsibilities are essential job functions.Position Qualifications:
Required:Graduate of an accredited radiological technology programRegistered by the ARRT or registry eligible. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program. Must maintain licensure on an annual basisCPR certificationRequired:Strong organizational and communication skills.Thoroughly knowledgeable in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care.Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making them as comfortable as possible.Ability to follow and comply with procedures, policies and regulations.Ability to work effectively and collaborate with medical staff, personnel, students, and patients.Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
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Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every WeekendScheduled Hours:
Combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm & Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 8:45am-5:15pmShift:
1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40Cost Center:
24050 - 4102 Urgent CareThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.$7,500 Sign-on Bonus!Position Summary:
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). Assists with patient flow and other supporting duties.Major Responsibilities:
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.Greets patients politely and efficiently.Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories.Clearly explains procedures to patients in English and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.Seeks out interpreter services if needed.Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning.Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table and ensures that a quality diagnostic image is produced.Follows sterile techniques according to hospital policy.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.Reviews and evaluates images or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.Dates, labels and marks images according to hospital policy.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.Informs supervisor of equipment problems or supply needs.Performs all duties with strict adherence to and compliance with government regulations, hospital policies and procedures, and safety guidelines.Works with students and follows all guidelines and policies associated with students.Performs a variety of duties such as cleaning exam rooms, stocking, registering patients and other duties as needed to support the department.Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
Meets established productivity standards.Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.Adheres to change control processes.Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.Adheres to the HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.Maintains and fosters an organized, clean and safe work environment.Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.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 Standard 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.All responsibilities are essential job functions.Position Qualifications:
Required:Graduate of an accredited radiological technology programRegistered by the ARRT or registry eligible. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program. Must maintain licensure on an annual basisCPR certificationRequired:Strong organizational and communication skills.Thoroughly knowledgeable in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care.Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making them as comfortable as possible.Ability to follow and comply with procedures, policies and regulations.Ability to work effectively and collaborate with medical staff, personnel, students, and patients.Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
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