X-Ray Tech

PM-9:00 PM Four 9hour Shifts Monday-Friday 36hr gt Description: BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY TRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY. To avoid delays in processing, please include perm address at profile upload.DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONPerform a wide variety of technical procedures, requiring independent judgment and ingenuity. Requires initiative to apply appropriate skills to facilitate a 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 andprocedures is required. May be responsible for assigned areas to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to department 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.Must have excellent patient care skills. Must be current with all continuing education for both radiology and mammographyRequested time off during the courseof this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload.RTOREQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD/DURING INTERVIEW WILL NOT BE APPROVED!!NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OFRTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).Travelers may not take all holidays off. MUST work TWO blocks (if scheduled/needed):Thanksgiving Day/Friday after and weekend afterChristmas Eve through Christmas Day and weekend afterNew Year Eve through New Year Day and weekend afterPLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL TRAVELERSUPLOADED TO NEEDS ON MY DESK NOTE WHEN THEY CAN BE REACHED AND HAVE VOICEMAILSET UP ON THEIR PHONES. TRAVELERS WITHOUT VOICEMAIL SET UP WHEN A FACILITYREACHES OUTWILL BE REDIRECTED.PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A TRAVELER TOTHIS ASSIGNMENT WHO WOULD LIKE TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANOTHER PERMPLACEMENT OR TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT. Thank you!8hrs non-billable orientationHoliday and OT Multipliers - 1.25% Submission requirements: PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A TRAVELER WHO WILL NOT TAKE CALL!2 Years experience, 1 YEAR CURRENT EXPERIENCE (required)ARRT (R)Certification - (required) Meditech Expanse experience [strongly preferred]MA Radiology License in hand or proof of application required in posting.BLS (AHA or ARC)(required)Traveler must have their own vehicle for this needTraveler's perm address must be included in profileAny/All RTO must be included inprofile. ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OFSUBMISSION. Facility will NOT approve scheduling requestsat/after time of offer/at interview.Please obtain this informationprior to submittal. Requests after offer may lead to rescinded offerBERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANYTRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY. To avoid delays inprocessing, please include perm address at profile upload.Profile Requirements:Work HistorySkills Checklist XRay Technologist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year (required) 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment) (required) Active American Heart Association or American Red CrossBLS-(required) Active Certification through American Registry OfRadiologic Technologists (ARRT)-(required) Active Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License (required) OnCall:Yes/TBD WeekendDescription:Every other weekend/Holiday coverage if required Certifications:ARRT,BLS (AHA) StateLicenses:Massachusetts

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