Radiographer

Boston Children's Hospital; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform routine imaging in Diagnostic Radiology on a scheduled and emergency basis, adhering to QC/Exam Data Integrity workflows.

The role requires an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology, MA Radiographer license and ARRT certification, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred. Training in Diagnostic Radiology and strong patient communication are valued. This is an on-site position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiologic Technology required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in Diagnostic Radiology training.
• MA Radiographer license and ARRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions and determines appropriateness for diagnostic imaging.
• Identify patients using two identifiers as per policy.
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors.
• Assesses patient/parent status and develops a care plan.
• Explain examinations and address questions on radiation exposure (ALARA).
• Follows QC/Data Integrity Workflow.
• Practices High Reliability Training.

Skills

Data abstraction

Patient communication

ALARA radiation safety

Quality control

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Performs routine imaging examinations in Diagnostic Radiology on a scheduled and emergency basis following departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for Diagnostic imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.
• Identify patients according to Hospital Policy with 2 identifiers.
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develop a care plan for that patients' specific needs.
• Explain the examination and is able to answer questions from patient and parents regarding the exam and Radiation exposure, practices ALARA.
• Follows Departmental QC/Data Integrity Workflow.
• Practices High Reliability Training.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• An Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology is required. Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience:

• Training in Diagnostic Radiology

License/Certifications:

• MA Radiographer license and ARRT certification is required.

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.