Diagnostic Imaging Technologist_MIL

About the role

The Diagnostic Imaging Technologist performs radiographic procedures with minimal supervision in a safe, accurate and timely manner which are necessary to allow the radiologist and/or physician to make a diagnosis. Performs a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative and maintains quality consistent with established technical standards under the direction of the Chief Technologist, Chief of Radiology, Radiation Safety Officer and the Director of Radiology and Cardiology Services.

Responsibilities

• Following established departmental policies and procedures, performs procedures utilizing various Radiographic equipment with minimum supervision
• Responsible for all technical aspects of the exam; sets up equipment as necessary and uses proper technical factors appropriate to patient size, body habitus and/or pathologic state
• Independently operates various types of radiographic equipment to produce and process images, including all general radiology equipment, fluoroscopy rooms, portable X-ray machines and the C-Arm units
• Follows requisition in terms of providing proper study for patients; ensures that exams requested match patient's condition and/or history and calls or asks proper persons for more information as necessary to perform the proper study
• Completes requisitions, questionnaires and gathers sufficient and necessary information from the patient to assist the Radiologist in interpretation of procedure as necessary
• Performs appropriate studies as determined through the established imaging standards protocol
• Prepares patient for radiologic exams by properly positioning patient; utilizing appropriate immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified positions and adjusting equipment controls to appropriate exposure factors
• Ensures appropriate fluoroscopy exam/procedure set up; assists physician in administering contrast media
• Works through radiologist requirements to provide appropriate views and films and provides additional views and variations of techniques as required by Radiologist or protocol
• Completes procedures in timely fashion while providing the highest quality studies
• Independently reviews films for correct positioning and overall film quality
• Provides service and care to patients of all ages and ailments/conditions; monitors patient condition and if/when conditions are deemed necessary involves nursing, or physician and implements further monitoring and/or other patient focused solutions when necessary
• Performs patient centered customer service and ensures standards are met appropriately and achieved; communicates patient complaints professionally and directs them to a supervisor or Director if unable to resolve
• Ensures HIPAA compliance at all times and understands that all patient information is accessed on a need to know basis
• Keeps discussions around patients to a minimum and ensures that patients are not subjected to departmental conversations, private conversations and/or any inappropriate behavior
• Considers specific cultural beliefs and practices when caring for patients; utilizes interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency and ASL services for the deaf and hearing impaired
• Communicates with the reception staff to minimize patient waiting and ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction
• Acts as a resource for referring physicians, proceduralists and Radiologists
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion and adheres to all of the infection control standards, ensuring sanitary conditions
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures; provides and ensures use of all required personal protective safety equipment
• Promotes a safe environment for all personnel
• Performs all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules, and regulations as set forth by appropriate licensing, credentialing, regulatory and government agencies and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures
• Follows ALARA standards to ensure the technical staff protects the patient, general public, physicians and fellow employees from unnecessary radiation exposure
• Reports equipment malfunction immediately to the supervisor or the Director of Radiology
• Stocks exam rooms with supplies; ensures adequate inventory of supplies appropriate for the volume of testing; minimizes overstocking of supplies and keeps inventory stock to a minimum
• Familiar with emergency equipment and supplies within the department and responds to emergencies as they occur; remains composed, reassuring and able to follow directions during emergency situations
• Ensures the integrity of the Code Cart in the Radiology Department on a daily basis
• Works cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff; handles frequent interruptions and adapts to changes in workload and work schedule; sets priorities and solves problems; responds quickly to emergency requests
• Collaborates, cooperates and communicates with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care
• Documents and reports all adverse events within Diagnostic Radiology to the proper authorities in the hospital; notifies the Director of Radiology and Cardiology Services of any situations from within or outside of the Department that result in difficulty carrying out departmental procedures; enters events in appropriate reporting system
• Assists during the orientation of new staff members in the Radiology Department; welcomes and supports new employees
• Works schedules as required either through regular scheduled hours or on-call as required to meet departmental needs; accommodates patient needs and staffing needs through flexibility in scheduling and timeliness of studies
• Maintains current state licensure and ARRT credentials; maintains continuing education credits on site
• Adheres to ethical standards for discipline
• Maintains active certification in BLS/Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• May be required to perform similar or related duties as necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department director or supervisor; additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Radiography Program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License: Category Radiography
• Current ARRT registration (within 1 year of licensure)
• Current CEU credits, documenting compliance with CEU requirements
• BLS/CPR Certification required
• 1-4 years of Radiologic Technologist work experience preferred; new graduates considered based on strong clinical references
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Experience with Meditech preferred
• Ability to rely on experience, judgment and time management skills to plan and accomplish goals
• Positive, team oriented attitude and a professional appearance
• A Physical Abilities Job Description is a component of this Job Description; the nature of the tasks/responsibilities required will likely expose employees to blood and body fluids; employees will be oriented to and required to understand and follow universal precautions for infection control

Pay

$35.00 - $52.01 per hour