Radiology Technologist - Middletown Urgent Care

Summary

Under the direction of Urgent Care Practice Manager and indirectly under the direction of the TMH Manager Medical Imaging performs a variety of technical radiographic procedures. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the pediatric adult and geriatric patient and adapt their care to the physical psychosocial and cultural needs. Fosters patient and family centered care in accordance with the Brown University Health and BHMGs mission vision and values as well as cultural patterns.

Brown University Health Urgent Care Details:

Part time employees will work 2 shifts per week.

Every other weekend availability is required.

Cross training with front desk and Medical Assistants is required to support patient flow between radiographic procedures.

12 hour shifts Monday-Friday 10 hour shifts Saturday and Sunday

Position Responsibilities

Follows the Urgent Care Centers workflow protocols to maximize quality and efficiency.

Works effectively and respectfully at his/her highest capabilities and training.

Performs required patient identification procedure on all patients presenting for a radiologic exam.

Performs radiographic exams demonstrating sound understanding of applicable equipment anatomical positioning physiology and technical factors.

Transfers the images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for physician review.

Scans documents into applicable systems for archiving and retrieval.

Follows protocols for appropriate usage of the applicable software such as Lifechart PACS Etc. and understands downtime processes.

Performs required quality control procedures and ensures equipment is performing as expected.

Reports unit issues to Manager Medical Imaging.

Places EKG leads on patients to ensure a good tracing is recorded performs EKG tracings.

Ensures the tracings are properly labeled and made part of the patients medical record.

Provides coverage for the department as required and needed including weekends and holidays demonstrates coverage flexibility with shifts and locations.

Performs other related duties as required

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Completion of formal training in an AMA-approved accredited school of radiologic technology or equivalent.

Maintains a current license to work in the State of Rhode Island.

Must hold current ARRT certification.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.

(CPR) Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the lifespan with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

One-year experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients visitors physicians and staff of all levels and display empathy towards all patients.

Highlights

-Full Time & Part Time Benefits: Medical Dental and Vision.

-Ability to contribute to 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

-Accrued Time Off for Full Time & Part Time employees

-Weekend shift differentials

-Schedule flexibility

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals physicians offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing. Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day. Subject to electrical and energy hazards. May lift and position patients and lift supplies up to 50 pounds.

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: Brown Health Medical Group Inc. USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union