- Radiographic equipment is operated according to established guidelines.
- Diagnostic radiology services are provided for patients of all ages applying the principals of radiation protection and in adherence to department policy and procedure.
- Patient requests are processed in Epic and required information systems per established guidelines.
- Patient care and education is provided for performance of procedures.
- Immediate or emergency patient care interventions are taken as necessitated by patient condition and per hospital guidelines.
- Proper patient positioning and technique selection is used to ensure radiograph technical quality standards. Contributes positively to meeting departmental goal of a retake analysis.
- Radiation safety principles, contact precautions, proper handling of requisitions, and pre/post procedures are integrated into work practices.
- Physician assistance is provided with imaging procedures and administration of contract media to meet established guidelines.
- Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
- SRN Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Education/Degree
Required- Completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school.
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible with successful completion of the registry within three months of hire.
- One year experience preferred.
- Current and valid Massachusetts license to perform radiography required.
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required- For Radiographer II and III, targets on annual performance evaluations for the year prior must be achieved in order request a clinical ladder promotion.
- Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.
- Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
Preferred
- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
- Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
- Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
- High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
- Attention to detail.