Radiologic Technologist, Orthopedics - Amherst/West Hatfield

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group
United States, Massachusetts, Hatfield
4 West Street (Show on map)
Jan 01, 2025
The Opportunity The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing radiographic procedures using stationary, portable, and specialized equipment at a technical and professional level that does not require constant supervision and is of acceptable quality. This position reports to the Practice Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Responsibilities: - Set up necessary equipment for examinations. Keep knowledgeable and up-to-date with changes in contrast material, films and other supplies used. - Perform specialized examinations as deemed necessary. - Provide up-to-date protection for patients, physicians, employees, fellow technologists and yourself as prescribed. Ensure patients well-being and assist when needed. - Report all malfunctions, hazards, and other incidents as necessary to appropriate personnel. - Perform specialized examinations as deemed necessary. - Provide training and ensure appropriate use of Radiology Information System. - Pre-assess patient condition determining employee ability to perform a quality radiographic examination, without physically compromising the patient or employee; such as lifting, sliding, or moving patient in anyway and keeping within the employee's limitations as prescribed by the physician. Hours: Potential shifts would be Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, No Weekends! We are expanding our Radiology Services to Amherst with an anticipated opening in January 2025! We are seeking a full-time Radiology Technologist to support the follow practices onsite: - 4 West Street, West Hatfield - 170 University Drive, Amherst Qualifications: - Associate's degree required. For those candidates who meet requirements of licensing and registration agencies and have been grandfathered by those agencies, Associate's degree requirement may be waived, but a high school diploma or equivalent is required - Current licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and registry eligibility required; ARRT registration must be completed within six (6) months of hire. Continuing education credits must meet State and Registry Licensing requirements - Current American Heart Association BLS certification required - 1 year of experience preferred; technologists must be trained and capable of handling patients completely from invitro through adult Additional Job Description Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.