Health MD is a proud Urgent care that has served the healthcare needs of the Pioneer Valley for over 2 years. We continue to grow and address the needs of our community through quality and patient centered care.

Our Imaging team is seeking a Radiologic Technician to perform diagnostic x-rays on patients of all ages in compliance with the Urgent Cares mission statement, policies, and standards of care and the philosophy, policies, procedures, and goals of the department and the Urgent Care; scope of patient services provided encompass age groups ranging from infants to geriatrics. Accountabilities include providing appropriate services, positive customer, interdepartmental and intradepartmental communications, and maintaining and improving competencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(80%) Patient Imaging

Performs routine and advanced MRI procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats

Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the examination

Prepares patients for MRI procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure and positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately scanned

Adjusts scan parameters correctly and as needed

Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologists, referring offices and other associates and peers

Converses with doctors, nurses, patients and family members as required

Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect themselves, patients, and coworkers

Maintains accurate patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)

Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers

Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements

(15%) Department Support

Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use

Assists with maintaining an updated MRI protocol manual and software upgrades

Monitors medical supply inventory

Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise

(5%) Performs other duties as assigned

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Requirements:

ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing

ARRT advanced MR certification

Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Training and experience sufficient to competently perform radiographic procedures independently

Preferred:

Bilingual