MGB-15972- X-Ray Technologist - Newton, MA - 13 Weeks Contract Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for X-Ray Technologist to work onsite for our contracted facility.
Shift: Will discuss at interview
X-Ray Technologist job responsibilities include: - Prepares patients for Diagnostic examinations by confirming physicians' orders, verifying patients' identities, and obtaining adequate medical histories.
- Performs Diagnostic examinations/procedures on all patient age groups and maintains clinical competency.
- Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and protocols.
- Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and understanding of Diagnostic services/activities.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to radiation safety practices for patients, personnel, and self.
- Maintains authority to administer contrast agents and follows established guidelines for the selection/administration of appropriate contrast type, amount, and concentration.
- Reports, records, and files patient and procedural data to accurately document department operations and facilitate timely accurate billing for services.
- Maintains staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
- Reviews applicable schedules daily to ensure all patients are scheduled appropriately and all documentation is obtained for the exam prior the patients visit.
- Serves as Clinical Instructor to diagnostic imaging students from the Mary Washington Hospital School of Radiologic Technology.
- Reports to management the technical quality review of images.
- Ensures X-Ray images produced are of sufficient high quality. Reports and reconciles all Daily Diagnostic QC's.
- Provides daily volume and monthly repeat rate reports as well as the end of month dashboard statics to management.
- In collaboration with management, conducts subject research, evaluates, recommends, and implements new programs, services, technologies, and operations tools.
- Reports Press Ganey scores daily for the Diagnostic department.
- Provides management with an action plan when scores fall below the projected goals.
- Assists in maintaining projected goals.
- Maintains quality control, preventive maintenance, and state registration schedules on all Diagnostic equipment.
- Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
X-Ray Technologist Requirements: - Education, Experience and Qualifications Required: ARRT registered in Radiologic Technology.
- Completion of an accredited two-year program in Radiologic Technology or equivalent required.
- Three years of relevant experience.
- License and/or Certifications Required: MA State Radiologic Technologist License for all outpatient facilities.
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.
- This would be primarily in the ER but some OR experience would be preferred.