Radiographer, Per Diem

• 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 Meditech Radiology Module 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.

• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

• Completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school.

• Current and valid Massachusetts license to perform radiography.

• CPR required

• One year experience preferred.

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible with successful completion of the registry within three months of hire.

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience with an Associate’s Degree preferred for Radiographer II.

• Minimum of 5 years experience with at least two years in Radiographer II capacity, with an Associate’s Degree preferred for Radiographer III.

• 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

• 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 required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

• 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.

• Attention to detail.