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The Miriam Hospital · 3 months ago

Radiology Tech PD

Providence, RI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$30.39/hr - $50.16/hr

The Miriam Hospital is seeking a Radiology Tech to perform a variety of technical radiographic procedures under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Manager. The role involves ensuring patient safety and comfort, processing radiographic images, and maintaining quality assurance in accordance with hospital policies.

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Responsibilities

Meets, greets, answers questions, and provides an understandable explanation of Radiologic examinations to patients in order to reduce apprehension

Provides for safety and comfort of all patients, in accordance with prescribed standards

Schedules patients for radiologic examinations in a prescribed manner, ensuring an efficient patient flow

Processes radiographic images using the CR Readers and scans the images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for physician review

Performs diagnostic procedures demonstrating sound understanding of anatomical positioning, physiology, and technical factors, in order to produce optimum results

Scans documents into Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and (PACS), when applicable

Provides for safety and comfort of all patients in accordance with prescribed

Operates fixed radiographic equipment in the Radiology Department and/or transports and operates portable radiographic equipment on nursing units

Assists physician and physician assistant in the administration of opaque contrast media

Processes exposed radiographic images as required

Follows protocols for appropriate usage of the RIS and PACS

Maintains orderliness, cleanliness and adequate supplies for assigned area

Rotates within the department and by shift, as required, including weekends and holidays

Participates in the training and instruction of radiologic technology for staff radiographers and students

Maintains quality assurance, observant of hospital and department safety regulations, environmental, and infection control, in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives

Attire and personal appearance must conform to departmental guidelines and standards

Performs other related duties, as required

Qualification

ARRT certificationRadiologic technology trainingRadiology Information Systems (RIS)Picture ArchivingCommunication System (PACS)Team membershipInterpersonal skillsCritical thinkingCustomer focusReliability

Required

Completion of formal training in an AMA-approved accredited school of radiologic technology or equivalent

Maintains a current license to work in the State of Rhode Island

Must hold current ARRT certification

Ability to consistently meet the following job accountabilities: critical thinking, interpersonal skills, team membership, customer focus, initiative and reliability

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process

Successful completion of clinical experience required for certification

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, physicians and staff of all levels and display empathy towards all patients

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises

Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact

Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing

Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day

Subject to electrical and energy hazards

May lift and position patients and lift supplies up to 50 pounds