Radiology Night Technologist

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
  • Watertown, Massachusetts
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    Job Description

    Radiology Night Technologist
    Full-time
     
    JOB SUMMARY
    Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones
     
    POSITION SUMMARY
    Wage: $29.40-$46.73
    This full-time(0.9 status or 36hrs per week) position performs quality imaging exams under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the technical direction of the Radiologist. Operates imaging equipment to produce quality imaging of a patient's body for diagnostic purposes to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease.
     
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Explain the process to the patient and instruct and assist patients in assuming the physical position for the exam to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.
    Works with patients of all ages to develop an understanding of their physical and emotional status.
    Operates CT scanner to scan designated anatomical area of the patient.
    Administers contrast media via oral and/or intravenous administration through existing IV, accessed Portacath, and/or starting an IV.
    Operates Radiology equipment, selecting appropriate technical factors, to acquire quality images for requested exams.
    Operates MRI system to achieve high-quality brain imaging in a Stroke code event.
    Evaluate images for technical quality.
    Operates the department computer system for scheduling, completing, and billing procedures.
    Operates PACS system to ensure all images are verified and sent.
    Reviews upcoming scheduled appointments for appropriate orders, and prior authorizations.
    Monitor CRTIS worklist for interpretation completion. Address missing images or requests for additional information.
    Monitor the Unread worklist in PACS. Check for outstanding exams, and missing reports, and reference unspecified exams.
    Manage All Exams worklist in PACS. Eliminate duplicate exams and monitor appropriate exam status.
    Reallocate and Merge exams in PACS.
    Manage the Scope exams in PACS, cross-referencing with EHR for completion or cancellation.
    Performs daily quality control, reports equipment malfunction to the Radiology Director, and reports safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
    Other duties may be assigned.
     
    JOB SPECIFICATIONS
    Education and/or Experience
    Completion of two years of training in an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology school. Previous experience in the field is desirable. CT and MRI experience preferable. Willingness to cross-train desired.
    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
    Must maintain certification with the ARRT in Radiologic Technology and obtain certification in Computer Tomography within 1 year from the date of hire. 
    Computer Skills
    EHR/CT/Radiology/MRI/PACS/Telerad/Microsoft Applications
     
    BENEFITS
    Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
    Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Employee Assistance Program for mental health
    • Education Loan Program
    • Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
    Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWatertown, Massachusetts
    Websitehttps://www.prairielakes.com/join-our-team/career-opportunities/

    Skills

    • Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
    • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)unmatched
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
    • Computed Tomography (CAT Scan)unmatched
    • Computer Certificationsunmatched
    • Computer Systemsunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Equipment Selectionunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
    • Loansunmatched
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)unmatched
    • Medical Assistanceunmatched
    • Medical Diagnosisunmatched
    • Medical Record Systemunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)unmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Radiologyunmatched
    • Reference Verificationunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched

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