Diagnostic Tech II - Lexington - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 75,740; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Boston is seeking a Diagnostic Tech II to perform a variety of radiology exams. The role requires vocational training in Medical Radiography and obtaining licenses. Responsibilities include preparing patients, evaluating images, and ensuring patient comfort. This entry-level position offers competitive hourly pay between $37.00 - $54.98 and requires all staff to be vaccinated against flu.

Qualifications

• License MARadTech-Radiography required.
• Registration American Registry of Rad Tech required.
• Certificate Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic exams.
• Evaluates radiographs for image quality.
• Responds to patients' physical and physiological needs.

Skills

Advanced technical computer skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Team Work

Customer Service

Education

Vocational or Technical training in Medical Radiography

Associate's degree in Medical Radiography (preferred)

Job description

Diagnostic Tech II - Per Diem - Lexington

Job Summary: Performs a wide range of radiology exams and procedures. This position meets the scope of practice as defined by the ASRT practice standard guidelines.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic exams of various body parts, including setting up equipment and ensuring the best demonstration of the studied body part. Enters instructions into computers, monitors, and evaluates images for accuracy and completeness of order. Makes necessary adjustments when judged necessary.
• Evaluates radiographs for image quality and completeness.
• Responds to patients' physical and physiological needs. Explains procedures clearly without causing unnecessary anxiety. Uses proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact. Observes patient condition and reports any change to nurse or physician.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical training in Medical Radiography required. Associate's degree in Medical Radiography preferred.
• License MARadTech-Radiography required, and Registration American Registry of Rad Tech required, and Certificate Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• New hires must provide BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
• New graduates may have Temp MA Rad Tech License and ARRT eligible 1 year from graduation.
• Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions 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 varied problems, 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, set priorities, and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress monitored by supervisor.
• 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: Demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies, and use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Work collaboratively in small teams to improve operations of the immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service‑oriented, respectful manner using active listening and problem solving. Remain calm in stressful situations.

Age based Competencies

Employees must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal (Birth to 6 months), 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

$37.00 - $54.98 per hour. Base hourly wage range; actual compensation may exceed base rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other pay practices.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology