Radiologic Technologist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Flexible 40-hour schedule

Job summary

Southcoast Health is hiring a Radiologic Technologist for Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA. The role involves performing radiographic exams, ensuring patient safety, and documenting findings in the EHR.

Earn a $10,000 sign-on bonus and benefit from a 24-flex, 40-hour schedule with day/evening shifts, including some weekends and holidays. Requirements include ARRT Radiography certification, MA/RI licensure, BLS, and ARRT registration.

Qualifications

• Must maintain ALARA practices to minimize exposure for patient and staff.
• ARRT Radiography Certification achieved within one year of eligibility.
• Current RT licensure in MA and/or RI required depending on location.
• BLS certification required. ARRT registration required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified clinical radiology procedures under supervision as part of the care team.
• Obtain patient information, educate and position for the exam, and document data in the EHR.
• Select imaging equipment and set parameters to produce high-quality images while following safety guidelines.
• Identify anatomy, evaluate image quality, and assist physicians during procedures.

Skills

ALARA radiation safety

Education

ARRT Radiography Certification

Massachusetts/Rhode Island licensure

BLS Certification

ARRT Registration

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Radiologic Technologist

*$10,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 24 flex 40hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm or 7:30am - 4:00pm with every other weekend 7:00am - 3:30pm or 11:00am - 7:30pm/ call / every other holiday

Location: Tobey Hospital - Wareham, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Assume responsibility for each assigned patient, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with exam/procedure request. Obtain pertinent information from patients chart and document all data within the EHR. Educate patient for exam. Position patient and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies. Identify, prepare and/or administer pharmaceuticals related to the exam/procedure. Select technical factors/ parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Properly identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality. Apply the principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others and aware of MR safety practices. Assist physicians in performing procedures.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and attainment of primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography within one year of eligibility.

• Current RT licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required based on location assignment.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.

• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $35.83 - USD $53.89 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

every other weekend 7:00am - 3:30pm or 11:00am - 7:30pm/ call / every other holiday