Radiographer, Per Diem

Summary:Under the general direction of the Administrative Director and the Supervision of the Lead Technologist performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures as directed by a physician, servicing patients of all ages and requiring independent judgment to apply ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. The majority of patients will be from the adult and geriatric age groups. Performs a variety of patient contact duties that may include educating patients/families to safety protocols and to routine diagnostic procedures. Utilizes Epic for patient processing and multiple system for digital capture of diagnostic images. Insures that images are sent properly and efficiently transmitted to MGH Teleradiology for interpretation.Key Responsibilities: * Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all radiographic equipment in department according to established guidelines to ensure safe and effective equipment operation. * Provides diagnostic radiology services for patients of all ages applying principals of radiation protection and according to department policy and procedure. Contributes positively to meeting departmental goal of a retake analysis of Performs positive patient identification prior to starting any examination. Processes all patient requests in Epic and required MGH information systems. Focuses on timely completion of patient processing to optimize results reporting from MGH Teleradiology. * Provides patient care and education essential in the performance of procedures, recognizing patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures. Correctly interprets exam requests making sure history conforms to exam requested. Maintains knowledge of emergency equipment location and code alert procedure. * Exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures, demonstrating anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning and technique selection and evaluates radiographs for technical quality. Assists physicians with imaging procedures and administration of contrast media. * Acquires and maintains knowledge of related topics to include, but not limited to: radiation safety, contact precautions, hazardous waste disposal, interpersonal/communications skills and proper handling of requisitions, pre and post procedure. * Participates in identified professional programs, in-service training, and department meetings. * Assists in clerical /other areas as assigned. * On call responsibilitiesQualifications and ExperienceEducation/Degree * Completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school. * Active Massachusetts license to perform radiography with preferably one year of experience. * Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible with successful completion of the registry within 3 months of hire.Experience * One year experience preferred. * Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language * High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. * Problem solving skills for treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, and cultural background. * Computer proficiency. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.Licensure * Current and valid Massachusetts license to perform radiography. * Current and valid ARRT credentialsSkills * Verbal/written communication skills with the English language are necessary to understand oral and written instructions stated in radiological and medical terms in order to understand/exchange information with patients and hospital staff. * Form/spatial perception is necessary to perceive details in x-ray to determine acceptability of exposure. * Manual dexterity is necessary to adjust machine controls, arrange, attach and adjust supportive devices. * Must demonstrate basic computer skills. * Must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of anatomy, radiographic positioning and radiographic equipment. * Must demonstrate the knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. * Must demonstrate the ability to obtain satisfactory radiographs by following set procedures and standards.* CPR/ BLS requiredWork Environment:ActivityAmount of Time SpentNone1 - 25%25 - 50%50 - 75%Over 75%Outdoor weather conditionsxExtreme cold (non weather)xWork in high place(s)xWork in confined space(s)xRisk of electrical shockxRisk of radiation exposurexExposure to blood borne pathogensxFlammable/explosive gasesxToxic / caustic chemicalsxDust or other irritantsxGrease or oilsxHazardous specimensxExposure to lab animalsxInfectious / contagious diseasexCleaning agents/chemicalsxHot equipmentxNoisy equipmentxHumid or wet conditions (non -weather)xOtherxLifting/Carry Requirements of this jobNo Lifting requiredNo Carrying requiredNumber of poundsAmount of Time1 - 25%25 - 50%50 - 75%Over 75%LiftCarryLiftCarryLiftCarryLiftCarryUp to 10 poundsxxUp to 25 poundsxxUp to 50 poundsUp to 100 poundsOver 100 poundsPush/Pull Requirements of this job:No Pushing requiredNo Pulling requiredNumber of poundsAmount of Time1 - 25%25 - 50%50 - 75%Over 75%PushPullPushPullPushPullPushPullUp to 10 poundsxxUp to 25 poundsxxUp to 50 poundsUp to 100 poundsOver 100 poundsPhysical Activity requirements of this job:ActivityAmount of Time SpentNone1 - 25%25 - 50%50 - 75%Over 75%StandxWalkxSitxUse of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touchxMove / rotate / bend wrist(s)xType / use keyboard or other data entry devicexReach with hands & armsxClimb stairsxClimb ladder or other equipmentxDrive / operate motor vehiclexBalancexStoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawlxSpeakxHearxTastexSmellxTouchxOtherVision Requirements of this job:Vision RequirementAlways called upon in jobSometimes called upon in jobRarely called upon in jobClose visionxDistance visionxColor visionxPeripheral visionxDepth perceptionxAbility to adjust focusxOtherSafety equipment used while performing this job:Safety eye glassesGownsxFilter lens (welding/soldering)ScrubsFace shieldsBootsEar plugs or MufflersHard hatSurgical mask / dust maskxCoverallsSelf contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)GlovesxOtherLevel of noise typical in this work environment:Very quietQuietModeratexLoudVery loudSummary:Under the general direction of the Administrative Director and the Supervision of the Lead Technologist performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures as directed by a physician, servicing patients of all ages and requiring independent judgment to apply ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. The majority of patients will be from the adult and geriatric age groups. Performs a variety of patient contact duties that may include educating patients/families to safety protocols and to routine diagnostic procedures. Utilizes Epic for patient processing and multiple system for digital capture of diagnostic images. Insures that images are sent properly and efficiently transmitted to MGH Teleradiology for interpretation.Key Responsibilities: * Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all radiographic equipment in department according to established guidelines to ensure safe and effective equipment operation. * Provides diagnostic radiology services for patients of all ages applying principals of radiation protection and according to department policy and procedure. Contributes positively to meeting departmental goal of a retake analysis of Performs positive patient identification prior to starting any examination. Processes all patient requests in Epic and required MGH information systems. Focuses on timely completion of patient processing to optimize results reporting from MGH Teleradiology. * Provides patient care and education essential in the performance of procedures, recognizing patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures. Correctly interprets exam requests making sure history conforms to exam requested. Maintains knowledge of emergency equipment location and code alert procedure. * Exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures, demonstrating anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning and technique selection and evaluates radiographs for technical quality. Assists physicians with imaging procedures and administration of contrast media. * Acquires and maintains knowledge of related topics to include, but not limited to: radiation safety, contact precautions, hazardous waste disposal, interpersonal/communications skills and proper handling of requisitions, pre and post procedure. * Participates in identified professional programs, in-service training, and department meetings. * Assists in clerical /other areas as assigned. * On call responsibilitiesQualifications and ExperienceEducation/Degree * Completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school. * Active Massachusetts license to perform radiography with preferably one year of experience. * Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible with successful completion of the registry within 3 months of hire.Experience * One year experience preferred. * Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language * High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. * Problem solving skills for treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, and cultural background. * Computer proficiency. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.Licensure * Current and valid Massachusetts license to perform radiography. * Current and valid ARRT credentialsSkills * Verbal/written communication skills with the English language are necessary to understand oral and written instructions stated in radiological and medical terms in order to understand/exchange information with patients and hospital staff. * Form/spatial perception is necessary to perceive details in x-ray to determine acceptability of exposure. * Manual dexterity is necessary to adjust machine controls, arrange, attach and adjust supportive devices. * Must demonstrate basic computer skills. * Must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of anatomy, radiographic positioning and radiographic equipment. * Must demonstrate the knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. * Must demonstrate the ability to obtain satisfactory radiographs by following set procedures and standards.* CPR/ BLS requiredWork Environment:ActivityAmount of Time SpentNone1 - 25%25 - 50%50 - 75%Over 75%Outdoor weather conditionsxExtreme cold (non weather)xWork in high place(s)xWork in confined space(s)xRisk of electrical shockxRisk of radiation exposurexExposure to blood borne pathogensxFlammable/explosive gasesxToxic / caustic chemicalsxDust or other irritantsxGrease or oilsxHazardous specimensxExposure to lab animalsxInfectious / contagious diseasexCleaning agents/chemicalsxHot equipmentxNoisy equipmentxHumid or wet conditions (non -weather)xOtherxLifting/Carry Requirements of this jobNo Lifting requiredNo Carrying requiredNumber of poundsAmount of Time1 - 25%25 - 50%50 - 75%Over 75%LiftCarryLiftCarryLiftCarryLiftCarryUp to 10 poundsxxUp to 25 poundsxxUp to 50 poundsUp to 100 poundsOver 100 poundsPush/Pull Requirements of this job:No Pushing requiredNo Pulling requiredNumber of poundsAmount of Time1 - 25%25 - 50%50 - 75%Over 75%PushPullPushPullPushPullPushPullUp to 10 poundsxxUp to 25 poundsxxUp to 50 poundsUp to 100 poundsOver 100 poundsPhysical Activity requirements of this job:ActivityAmount of Time SpentNone1 - 25%25 - 50%50 - 75%Over 75%StandxWalkxSitxUse of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touchxMove / rotate / bend wrist(s)xType / use keyboard or other data entry devicexReach with hands & armsxClimb stairsxClimb ladder or other equipmentxDrive / operate motor vehiclexBalancexStoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawlxSpeakxHearxTastexSmellxTouchxOtherVision Requirements of this job:Vision RequirementAlways called upon in jobSometimes called upon in jobRarely called upon in jobClose visionxDistance visionxColor visionxPeripheral visionxDepth perceptionxAbility to adjust focusxOtherSafety equipment used while performing this job:Safety eye glassesGownsxFilter lens (welding/soldering)ScrubsFace shieldsBootsEar plugs or MufflersHard hatSurgical mask / dust maskxCoverallsSelf contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)GlovesxOtherLevel of noise typical in this work environment:Very quietQuietModeratexLoudVery loud