Diagnostic Radiographer (Weekend Nights, Sat/Sun 11:00pm-7:30am)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 71,648; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Needham is seeking a Diagnostic Radiographer for weekend night shifts (11:00pm–7:30am). The ideal candidate will perform a variety of diagnostic procedures, ensuring quality and compliance with protocols. Looking for individuals with ARRT certification and strong technical skills in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years related work experience required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• License MARadTech-Radiography required.
• ARRT certification in Radiography required if new graduate.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality control on equipment according to standard procedures.
• Follows departmental protocols for diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Greets patients and provides education appropriate to the exam.

Skills

Computer systems proficiency

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Radiology

ARRT certification in Radiography

Tools

Microsoft Office

PACS and CR technology

Job description

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Diagnostic Radiographer (Weekend Nights, Sat/Sun 11:00pm‑7:30am)

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary

Possesses the knowledge of procedures and policies related to the Radiology department. Activities are specifically directed by the manager. Performs a wide variety of specific and specialized duties and procedures on inpatients and outpatients in accordance with orders of physicians. Performs these duties using independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. Assumes responsibility and quality of work in designated areas of procedures as required. This position requires a high level of technical and informatics knowledge and skill, and the ability to work in close cooperation with members of a team of physicians, nurses and other technical staff. The individual must be able to work in a fast paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands and to seek managerial assistance as appropriate.

Essential Responsibilities

• Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in performance of all procedures in diagnostic radiology, and in accordance with Infection Control policies.


• Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams and maintaining accurate and complete records relative to the examinations performed.


• Performs quality control on all equipment according to standard procedures.


• Greets all patients by appropriate title, provides education appropriate to the exam and provides a complete medical record to the Radiologist.


• Demonstrates competency in radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging on inpatients, outpatients, ED patients and in the surgical setting.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree in Radiology preferred.


• License MARadTech‑Radiography required.


• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registration required.


• ARC‑Radiographic Certificate 1 or 2 required, or Basic Life Support certificate.


• 0–1 years related work experience required.


• ARRT certification in Radiography required; if new graduate, must achieve ARRT within 6 months.


• Experience with computer systems required, including web‑based applications and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience and knowledge with PACS and CR technology.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.


• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.


• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.


• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.


• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.


• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.


• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.


• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service‑oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature of the Job

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently.


• Work is physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing and/or moving.

Pay Range

$35.00 – $52.01 per hour. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Vaccination Requirement

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job Attributes

• Seniority level: Entry level


• Employment type: Full‑time


• Job function: Health Care Provider


• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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