Radiologic Technologist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Boston seeks an experienced radiology technologist to perform routine and complex diagnostic imaging, ensure patient safety, and align with ALARA and departmental protocols.

You will review requisitions, identify patients, select equipment, explain procedures, mentor junior staff, and participate in quality assurance and hospital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 3+ years of diagnostic radiology experience for senior technologists.
• MA Radiographer license and ARRT certification mandatory; BLS certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of imaging procedures, patient assessment, and radiation safety practices.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate imaging requisitions and clinical data.
• Ensure proper patient identification and equipment selection.
• Assess and support patient physical and emotional needs.
• Explain procedures, address questions, and promote radiation safety principles (ALARA).
• Support operational tasks, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.
• Mentor and train staff to maintain departmental standards.
• Participate in professional growth activities and hospital initiatives.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Patient assessment

Radiation safety

Communication

Mentorship

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

X-ray equipment

ALARA protocols

Job description

Position Overview

Perform routine and complex diagnostic radiology imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, high-quality images, and compliance with departmental protocols. Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, identifying patients, selecting appropriate equipment, assessing patient needs, explaining procedures, and practicing ALARA radiation safety. Mentors junior staff, supports daily operations, troubleshooting, and quality assurance. Actively participates in professional development and hospital initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 3+ years of diagnostic radiology experience for senior technologists.
• MA Radiographer license and ARRT certification mandatory; BLS certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of imaging procedures, patient assessment, and radiation safety practices.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and teamwork skills.

Key Duties

• Review and evaluate imaging requisitions and clinical data.
• Ensure proper patient identification and equipment selection.
• Assess and support patient physical and emotional needs.
• Explain procedures, address questions, and promote radiation safety principles (ALARA).
• Support operational tasks, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.
• Mentor and train staff to maintain departmental standards.
• Participate in professional growth activities and hospital initiatives.