Travel Radiology Technician
Pittsfield, MA
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Shift Notes

This position requires five 8-hour shifts per week, totaling 40 hours. Every other weekend and holiday coverage may be required, along with being on call for three shifts per month.

Job Description

The Radiologic Technologist will perform a wide variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and ingenuity. This role involves the application of appropriate skills to help facilitate a diagnosis. Responsibilities include:

• Providing proper care of patients in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Assuming independent responsibilities assigned by the Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager.
• Practicing infection control and body substance isolation in adherence to departmental policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrating proficiency in operating PACS, HIS, and RIS computer systems, and troubleshooting CR, DR, and PACS applications.
• Ensuring attendance of mandatory annual education, including training on blood borne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation.
• Maintaining department competencies as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience, with at least one year of current experience in a radiologic technologist role.
• ARRT (R) Certification is required.
• Willingness to see patients in the operating room.
• Experience with Meditech Expanse is strongly preferred.
• Active Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License or proof of application.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be documented at the time of application.

This role requires excellent patient care skills and up-to-date continuing education in both radiology and mammography.