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UMass Memorial Medical Center · 3 months ago

RAD TECH II

Worcester, MA University Campus

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

UMass Memorial Medical Center is a leading health system in Central Massachusetts, known for exceptional patient care and academic excellence. They are seeking a RAD TECH II to perform various technical radiologic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety while assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries.

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Responsibilities

Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty at all times. Obtains and examines the requisition for imaging examination. Always checks patient identification band for inpatients and two methods of identification for outpatients before any procedure is performed. Obtains informed consent and/or contrast questionnaire when appropriate and consults with appropriate Radiologist regarding contrast administration, imaging protocols

Participates in transfer of patients if needed, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure in order to obtain and effect the desired screening/diagnostic results as specified by the physician

Follows all department established and appropriate policies and procedures as required. Makes changes and adjustments to techniques as required by observance of physician, Supervisor and self-improvement and initiative

Provides protection according to department policy to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure in accordance with prescribed safety standards

Calculates and selects proper technical factors as appropriate to the procedure. Selects equipment appropriate to the patient and the examination to be performed. Positions patient and equipment to provide images specified by department protocol or requisition form

Evaluates the images to assure that they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic quality. Adjusts techniques and factors when necessary due to improper studies or quality factors. Checks equipment and accessories to insure they are in proper operating condition

Operates imaging equipment according to specific diagnostic procedure and in conformance to established routines and techniques. Properly utilizes and maintains computed radiography and direct imaging equipment. Reviews electronic images to ensure that it is of acceptable quality and completeness for screening/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. Transfers or duplicates films/images as directed

Follows PACs workflow procedures, working with electronic work lists, repair exceptions, ensuring all electronic images meet quality standards including the correct patient demographics and accession numbers. Ensures all images are acquired and all exams are completed in the RIS (Radiology Information System) in a timely fashion. Works independently in all areas, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of modality policy, procedures and workflow

Initiates hard stop when appropriate and notifies appropriate staff

Monitors patients receiving contrast for adverse reactions and notified appropriate staff if needed. Explains procedures to the patient and family members. Answers patient and family questions, ensuring that concerns are addressed

Assists physicians in the performance of specialized examinations by preparing equipment, syringes and contrast media, holding and turning patients, administering contrast media and passing instruments and supplies. Routinely lays out sterile supplies needed for special procedures. Understands the nature of the procedure to ensure proper imaging and that the proper equipment and supplies are available according to the Universal Protocol

Ensures that images, examination requisitions and other related records are properly completed for proper patient identification, statistical and billing purposes. Prepares images for reading by Radiologist

Works as Radiographic Technologist and performs duties in other areas and/or modalities as needed. Maintains competence in standard radiologic procedures by rotating into radiology areas as assigned

Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor. Takes defective equipment out of service

Maintains work area in clean and orderly condition and ensures that examination rooms are properly supplied with equipment and materials. Initiates requisitions for supplies as required

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

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

Qualification

RTR licensureARRT certificationBLS certificationRadiology proceduresRadiation protectionPatient careTechnical skillsCommunication skills

Required

RTR licensure in the Commonwealth Massachusetts, this includes a temporary (1 year) MA license

ARRT certification in Radiology is required within 12 months from date of hire as a condition of continued employment

BLS certification

Maintain all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation

Preferred

Some specialty modalities may require additional formal training and certification

Benefits

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Company

UMass Memorial Medical Center

Umass Memorial Medical Center is the clinical partner of UMass Medical School and the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts. It is a sub-organization of UMass Memorial Health Care.

Founded in 1998

Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org

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