Radiology Technician at DotHouse Health in Dorchester, Massachusetts

Job Description:

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up equipment, adjusts and operated controls according to specific diagnostic procedures and in accordance with established technique and routine.


• Prepares patients for examinations insuring comfort and modesty.


• Lifts patients on and off examination tables/equipment as necessary for desired results in radiology and mammography


• Position’s patients to obtain desired radiographic/ mammographic results according to established procedures and physician specifications.


• Ensures that each person has been told what the exam entails.


• Places protective lead shields on patients and follows established safety standards.


• Reports unusual incidents or circumstances, hazards, and patient conditions to supervisor.


• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to all ages of patients.


• Maintains work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition following infection control procedures after each patient examination.


• Attends all necessary in-services and participates in quality improvement programs for both radiology and mammography services.


• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriately for all age groups.


• Keeps equipment in working order to ensure reliability of tests according to departmental policy and procedure.


• Maintains neatness and order in the radiology rooms. Maintains order in the filing area.


• Maintains current copies of both ARC, National accreditation, state inspections, ARRT and Massachusetts License in the Department of Diagnostic Imaging


• Performs a quality control check on all equipment once weekly.


• Assumes other duties as requested.

Education: Graduate from an accredited radiology program

Experience:

•  Up to date certification as a radiology technologist and/or a mammography technician

Software/Hardware: Must be proficient and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).