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

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 149,194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham is seeking a Diagnostic Radiographer for weekend night shifts (Sat-Sun 11p-7a). The role involves performing radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging with strong attention to patient care and accuracy in records. Requires ARRT-RAD, MARadTech license, and BLS.

Eligible candidates must have a high school diploma, up to 1 year of experience, and familiarity with hospital IT systems. Sign-on bonus programs apply and eligibility depends on internal policy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in Radiology preferred.
• ARRT certification required.
• MARadTech radiography license required.
• BLS certification required.
• 0-1 years related experience preferred.
• ARRT radiography certification required.
• If new graduate, ARRT completion within 6 months.
• Experience with computer systems including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Schedules and documents exams; maintains accurate records.
• Performs quality control on equipment.
• Greets patients and provides exam education; delivers complete medical records to Radiologist.
• Demonstrates competency in radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging in various settings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Radiology

ARRT-RAD Certification

MARadTech Radiography License

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

PACs

CR technology

Job description

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

$5,000 Sign on Bonus Eligible! (Current BILH candidates- restrictions apply).

Important Details:

• Sign on bonus is paid on the next payroll following 30 days of employment and is subject to applicable taxes.
• Full time status at BID Needham is considered for schedules greater than or equal to 30 hours per week; Positions which are 30 hours of less are pro-rated. Please note, per diem roles are excluded. .
• Current and Former BILH candidates - restrictions apply. BID Needham Internal employees or employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12 months.
• Please note, sign on bonuses are subject to change based on the organization’s hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis.
• BILH/BID Needham Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change sign on bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time.

Diagnostic Radiographer Saturday and Sunday 11p-7a The Radiology Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID Needham) offers a wide array of personalized services for our patients. We have short wait times and technologists whose top priority is accommodating you. As a community hospital, our staff offers a personal touch not always found at larger institutions. Our radiologists are members of the medical staff of the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston.

Job Description:

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.
• Registration American Registry of Rad Tech required.
• Certificate 1 Temp Grace Period ARRT-RAD required.
• Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• ARRT certification in Radiography required.
• If new graduate, must achieve ARRT in Radiography within 6 months.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience and knowledge with PACS and CR technology.
• Minimum 1 year of diagnostic radiology experience.

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.

Age based Competencies:

Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.

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:

Pay Range: $35.00 - $52.01 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, that may include 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.

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.

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