Radiologic Technologist - Health Express
Locations: Weymouth, MA
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time Left to Apply: End Date: January 3, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Requisition Number: R-14582
Facility: LOC0010 - Health Express-Weymouth, 330 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA 02188
Department Name: HXP Urgent Care Weymouth
Status: Full time
Budgeted Hours: 37
Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America)
Under the direction of the Department Manager, performs interpretive, patient care and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
Clinical:
- Complies with all HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy
- Complies with all OSHA safety standards
- Obtains pertinent clinical information including the patient’s complaint, health history, and measurement of vital signs
- Prepares patient for examination
- Prepares for all necessary procedures and treatments per established specifications
- Assists providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Performs wound irrigations, dressings, bandages wounds and incisions, and applies splints as well as other tasks ordered by the Provider
- Performs diagnostic tests including eye exams, Pulse Ox, Peak flow, and throat and nasal swabs
- Performs CLIA-waived lab tests; labels and processes specimens to send to the laboratory
- Performs daily office and laboratory opening and closing procedures
- Maintains emergency equipment for use at all times in a clean and safe condition
- Maintains supplies, stocks exam rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory daily
- Sterilizes non-disposable instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies and medical waste in accordance with established standards
- Provides discharge instructions as ordered by the Provider
- Assists the Provider and front office staff to facilitate flow through the clinic in a timely and appropriate fashion
- Maintains proficiency in all areas by attending trainings as required
- Maintains CPR certification
Radiographer Duties:
- Performs x-rays ordered by the Provider to help diagnose a variety of medical problems
- Closely follows provider instructions
- Communicates effectively with all types of patients to gain their understanding and cooperation with radiographic testing
- Prepares radiographic equipment
- Assists patients in the removal of garments or jewelry that may interfere with the procedure
- Positions patients correctly
- Accurately captures the requested diagnostic image by setting the equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged
- Takes preventative steps to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation
- Stores and maintains radiographic images according to clinic protocol
- Assists patients by copying or transferring x-ray images for use by their PCP or specialty physician
- Cleans and disinfects x-ray equipment using appropriate materials
- Keeps x-ray suite well stocked, clean, and orderly at all times
- Wears appropriate RAD badge at all times
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an accredited Radiology Technologist program is required
- Massachusetts state licensure in Radiography is required
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Basic computer skills
- Skill in obtaining and maintaining accurate medical records
- Ability to communicate clearly and show patience with patients
- Must be able to perform each essential duty related to examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities satisfactorily
- Ability to initiate and complete tasks related to job duties without direct request of supervisor
- Ability to work well with others and be willing to help when needed
- Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient information
Ability to multi-task with patients and other responsibilities.
Varied hours, including weekend rotation.
May be asked to travel to other sites for coverage.
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Radiography Technology (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts), Radiography Technology Temporary License (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts)
About Us
South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts.
South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.
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