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Mercy Medical Center X-Ray Tech II - Mon thru Thurs in Chicopee, Massachusetts
X-Ray Tech II -- M-Th 4p-8p Location Chicopee, Massachusetts, 01020Category Clinical SupportJob Id 00490053 Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: The X-Ray Tech II is responsible operating radiographic equipment as required, to obtain diagnostic exams according to radiologist specifications. This position will assist the radiologist in a wide range of sterile procedures and is responsible for the care and treatment of all age ranges of patients, to include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Position Purpose: The X-Ray Tech II is responsible operating radiographic equipment as required, to obtain diagnostic exams according to radiologist specifications. This position will assist the radiologist in a wide range of sterile procedures and is responsible for the care and treatment of all age ranges of patients, to include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. What You Will Do: Exceptional Patient Care: Performs general radiography and mammography. Properly positions patients in order to obtain desired diagnostic results, places protective lead shields on patients, and sets correct technical exposure. Administrative Tasks : Performs a variety of related clerical tasks such as retrieving previous films, filing, answering phones, relaying messages, completing encounter forms and scheduling Strong Educator: Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided. Technical Familiarity: Performs quality checks on equipment in accordance with department procedure. Produces the highest quality radiographs and digital images with the lowest practical dose of radiation in accordance with procedure ordered. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associates degree in Science or equivalent post-secondary education required. Must be a graduate of an accredited diagnostic radiography program. Licensure: A.R.R.T. registered and current State license in radiography and mammography. Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical internship and two (2) years of post-educational experience as a Radiologic Technologist. Requires a strong working knowledge of radiographic equipment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Certification: CPR certification One (1) year of mammography experience preferred Position Highlights and Benefits: Great benefits tasks Patient-centric environment Career growth and advancement potential Diverse and inclusive culture