SAH Radiology Technologist

SUMMARY

Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Preparation, identification, positioning, protection, and radiographic technique
   Demonstrates competence in the preparation, identification, positioning, protection, and radiographic technique of all imaging procedures.

2. Computer System
   Uses computer system (RIS/HIS) to document accurate and timely patient/procedure information to ensure efficient quality patient care.

3. Preparation/Set-Up
   Assists physicians in fluoroscopic interventional procedures and prepares contrast as needed. Ensures that imaging rooms are properly set up and functional before the physician begins the procedure.

4. Technique
   Employee uses proper techniques that minimize radiation exposure to self, patients, the general public, and other health care personnel. Modifies care according to the patient’s age.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education Requirements: Graduate of Certificate Program in Radiography or Associate in Science Degree

Minimum Work Experience: One to three years experience preferred, but not required

Other skills and abilities: Knowledge of radiographic procedures, equipment operation, radiation safety, positioning techniques, patient transfers, good communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks/projects, ethical and professional conduct, good understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics and geriatrics. Flexibility to work overtime as needed as well as on-call duty, weekend rotations. Interest in participating in orientation/clinical education of student radiographers in accordance with clinical education center guidelines for radiologic technology program(s).

Equipment/Software/Certification: Certification by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in radiography, or equivalent. Renewed annually. Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Radiography. Renewed biannually.

Pay Range

$30.57-$44.92

Location

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type

As needed

Work Shift

Variable

Driving Required

No

Union

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.