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

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 physician begins 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 patient�s age.

Other information:

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 theCommonwealthofMassachusettsin Radiography. Renewed biannually

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Saint Annes Hospital USA:MA:Fall River

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: SEIUSA

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