X-Ray Technologist/Clin Inst Liaison - Berkshire Health Systems

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
  • Perform a wide variety of technical radiographic procedures, requiring independent judgment and ingenuity. Requires initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation to obtain required images to facilitate diagnosis. May be assigned independent responsibilities by Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager. Proper care of the client in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures is required. May be responsible for assigned areas to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to X-Ray personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist. Practices infection control and body substance isolation in clinical practice in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and OSHA standards. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates proper operation of PACS, HIS and RIS computer systems. Demonstrates ability to operate and trouble shoot CR, DR and PACs applications. Attends annual mandatory education to include blood borne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation. Maintains department competencies as required. The Clinical instructor is in charge of teaching the Diagnostic X-Ray students in all facets of the Diagnostic Radiology department; All competencies will be overseen by the clinical instructor and all student activities within the Berkshire Medical Center Radiology Department including: time-off, work hours, disciplinary actions, and overall conduct will be the responsibility of the clinical instructor.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 2 years Diagnostic X-Ray experience.
  • Education and Training:
    • Must have completed formal AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program. Also must have a bachelors degree.
  • License, Certification & Registration:
    • MALIC - Massachusetts Radiology License
    • ARRT(RTR) - Registered Technologist Radiography
    • CPR - CPR required.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Ability to function independently and proficiently in a high stress, work intensive environment. Must be able to move and lift patients, equipment and supplies on a regular basis. Attendance at all mandatory education is required. Must be proficient in teaching students how to safely and effectively use X-Ray equipment so they may become successful in the diagnostic X-Ray field.

PI250165443