X-Ray Technologist

Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts


Employer: Martha's Vineyard Hospital (MVH)
Industry: CT
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION:

The primary purpose of your job position is to perform al patient exams with the highest degree of skill, fully utilizing all radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment and protocol to consistently obtain images which demonstrate diagnostic levels of radiographic density, contrast, and resolution. You will respond to on-demand requests for service in a timely manner.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates radiographic and fluoroscopic fixed equipment

Operates radiographic and fluoroscopic mobile equipment

Produces the expected levels of production (volume) at reasonable speeds and on schedule

Repeat rate at 6% or below

Properly utilizes all radiation protection/shielding procedures for patients and staff

Properly attends to the physical safety of patients and staff

Assures all areas are clean and orderly and supplies are maintained for all exams and procedure

Provides all services to patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner

Utilizes departmental and hospital information systems as necessary for patient care

Checks PACs after completing each exam

Prints films/CDs when requested

Adheres to sterile procedures in the OR

Exercises initiative and actively participates in the reception area, film library, and transport function

Improves performance through education. Maintains required continuing education credit

Provides patient care appropriately to the following age groups:

Neonate - Birth to 1 month

Infant - 1 month to 1 year

Early Childhood - 1 year to 5 year

Late Childhood - 8 years to 12 year

Adolescence - 13 years to 17 year

Young Adult - 18 years to 25 year

Adult - 26 years to 54 year

Sr. Adult - 55 years to 64 year

Geriatric - 64years +

Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms of the above identified patient

Recognizes patients' psychological development and modifies approaches for the above identified patient

Recognizes potential lifestyle changes resulting from illness that will interfere with the discharge plan. Develops plan accordingly

Identifies increased physical/emotional dependency needs. Evaluates availability of support system for the above defined patient

Assesses patients for signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and refers to appropriate personnel and/or community agency

Interview/communication techniques are age-appropriate

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Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Equal to the completion of a two year AMA approved Radiologic Technology program in a Joint Commission approved facility

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice in this state

• Must possess registration by the ARRT in radiology

• Must be CPR/ BLS certified

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year experience as Radiologic Technologist

• Experience with both fluoroscopy and C-ARM procedure

EEO Statement

Martha's Vineyard Hospital and Windemere Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Created: 2024-06-12
Reference: 3284317
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
City: Oak Bluffs


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