Performs various technical radiologic procedures using specialized x-ray equipment to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment. Ensures patient comfort, maintains safety standards, and performs necessary clerical and preparation tasks for imaging exams.
Requirements summary
Requires RTR licensure in Massachusetts and BLS certification, with ARRT certification in Radiology required within 12 months of hire. Candidates must be able to perform on-call duties and maintain area-specific continuing education units.
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $36.04 - $51.28 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, On Call - Required Scheduled Hours: Flex staff schedule to support the unit needs.
Alternating weeks- 2 shifts or 16 hours one week, 3 shifts or 24 hours another week.
On call required – 1-2 times per week.
On call required every third weekend.
Shift
1 -
Day
Shift, 8
Hours (United
States of
America)
Hours: 20
Cost
Center: 10020 - 2116
Endoscopy
Suite
Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees) This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Performs a variety of technical radiologic procedures using standard, portable and/or specialized x-ray equipment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients' illnesses and injuries. Performs related tasks such as assisting patients in positioning for correct anatomical exposure, maintaining order and cleanliness of work area and performing routine clerical tasks. I.
Major
Responsibilities: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Provides protection according to department policy to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure in accordance with prescribed safety standards. 5. 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. II.
Position
Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Benefits
Signing bonus
Required: 1. RTR licensure in the Commonwealth Massachusetts, this includes a temporary (1 year) MA license.. 2. ARRT certification in Radiology is required within 12 months from date of hire as a condition of continued employment. 3. BLS certification. 4. Some specialty modalities may require additional formal training and certification.
Experience/Skills:
Required: 1. Maintain all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other.
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Standards of
Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
