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Heywood Healthcare · 3 months ago

Radiology Technologist, X-Ray, 32 Hours, Days and Every other Weekend

US-MA-Gardner

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Heywood Healthcare is dedicated to valuing its employees and fostering a supportive work environment. The Radiology Technologist will be responsible for conducting high-quality radiographic imaging, ensuring patient safety, and operating various x-ray equipment while adhering to established protocols.

Health CareHospitalMedicalMental Health

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Must be able to work flexible hours

Assures that all radiographs are of optimum quality so that film repeat analysis is less than five percent

Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess radiographs to ensure all patients are well positioned and all anatomical information is on each view

Assures that all radiographs include markers, demographic information, and proper film density and contrast

Operates all diagnostic equipment to ensure proper image quality

Operates x-ray equipment for pre-determined equipment techniques to ensure proper radiograph, including all general diagnostic, fluoroscopic, portable and surgical equipment

Assesses patients to ensure optimum exposure techniques. For women of childbearing age (specify ages suggest 13 – 55) appropriate precautions are taken to determine if the patient may be pregnant. For pregnant women, extra precautions are taken to minimize exposure to radioactive sonics and/or potentially harmful radiation

Assesses body part to be radiographed and determines appropriate technique to ensure appropriate radiation exposure and a quality radiograph

Utilizes collimation, safety measures and protective devices

Reviews orders for accuracy prior to start of examination to ensure that the appropriate exam is completed

Reviews physician orders to determine that the correct examination has been ordered based on the clinical history provided

Documents on the requisition that they have reviewed the order and initial they have completed the examination

Completes patient orders and charges, ensures exams are scheduled, ensures film accuracy and patient information so that proper records can be maintained

Accurately enters orders and charging procedures into the Meditech Computer System

Operates the hospital computer system for scheduling of exams, film releases, film tracking, and entering of patient information into the Meditech Computer System

Coordinates work flow in MAB Radiology and performs all diagnostic image procedures in remote radiology setting

Operates hospital computerized scheduling module to ensure scheduling accuracy

Operates hospital computer film release system to ensure accuracy for film library staff

Maintains a safe environment for patients by assuring that sharp objects, toxic substances and other objects potentially harmful to children are not accessible

Assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips or trips. Makes readily available assistive devices for ambulation. Complies with policies and procedures relating to gait belts and similar devices

Is aware of the increased risk of falls, slips, and trips for elderly patients and visitors, and assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects and spills which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips, or trips

Is sensitive to the tendency of older patients to have hearing difficulties. Verifies that he or she is speaking with appropriate level of loudness so that the patient hears instructions, questions, and conversations with caregiver, but that offense is not given to the patient as the result of the voice being excessively loud. Is able to differentiate problems with hearing versus problems with comprehension

Correctly interprets verbal and nonverbal response pain management treatments. Takes appropriate action to minimize the patient’s level of pain by utilizing various pain management techniques and methods

Takes appropriate actions to assure physical security of children and complies with policies and procedures related to the prevention of neonate, infant and child abduction

Is aware of reduced endurance and strength present in many elderly, and provides accommodation for seating during extended interviews, discussions with secretaries, receptionists and other clerical personnel, or when the patient is waiting for transportation

Qualification

Radiology TechnologyX-Ray Equipment OperationMeditech Computer SystemARRT CertificationMassachusetts LicenseCPR CertificationDependabilityInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexibility

Required

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or equivalent experience

Previous experience performing Radiology procedures or equivalent experience as determined by the department manager

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification preferred. Must obtain within one year from date of hire

Massachusetts License to practice Radiologic Technology required

CPR Certification required

Quality conscious, Interpersonal skill, flexible in achieving multiple tasks

Dependable, organized, independent judgment, high technical skill

Benefits

Competitive wages

Great benefits

Generous earned time off

Company

Heywood Healthcare

Heywood Healthcare non-profit organization that specializes with the treatment and programs of mental health and substance misuse.

Founded in 1907

Gardner, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.heywood.org

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