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Brown University Health · 1 month ago

Radiologic Technologist - Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Providence, RI

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$33.02/hr - $53.93/hr

Brown University Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform a variety of technical radiologic procedures using x-ray equipment under the supervision of the Lead Technologist. The role involves assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by ensuring proper positioning, radiation safety, and maintaining equipment and work areas.

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Responsibilities

Transfer, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure in order to obtain and effect the desired radiographic diagnostic results as specified by the physician; utilizes immobilization and other devices for holding or positioning the patient as necessary

Provides protection to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure utilizing lead shield in accordance with prescribed safety standards

Calculates and selects proper technical factors such as voltage, current exposure time and focal distance based on such information as patient’s size, physical condition and suspected pathology

Checks equipment and accessories to insure they are in proper operating condition

Assists physician in the performance of specialized examinations such as intravenous phelography by preparing syringes and contrast media, holding and turning patients, administering barium contrast media and passing instruments and supplies

Selects and loads proper film

Operates x-ray equipment according to specific diagnostic procedure and in conformance to established routines and techniques

Reviews processed film to ensure that it is of acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes

Utilizes portable x-ray equipment to execute diagnostic procedures in patient rooms, surgery and in other instances where it is not feasible to transfer the patient to regular treatment room

Ensures that films, examination requisitions and other related records are properly completed for proper patient identification, statistical and billing purposes

Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensures that examination rooms are properly supplied with equipment and materials

Understands and practices ALARA principles of Radiation Protection including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters

May provide guidance to students or other unit personnel in methods, techniques and procedures

Qualification

Radiologic Technology CertificationX-ray Equipment OperationALARA PrinciplesPatient PositioningInterpersonal Skills

Required

Registration through the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists

Two years formal training in an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Current and valid license from the Department of Health to practice in the State of Rhode Island

Ability to operate all types of x-ray and related equipment

Ability to push portable equipment

Ability to transfer and position patients

Conceptual ability to determine means of providing requested radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality based on specifics of each case

Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress

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

Between one and three months orientation and on-the-job training in order to become familiar with job responsibilities