Radiology Technologist

Southcoast Health System; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Tuition assistance

Leadership training

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for the evening shift in Fairhaven, MA. The role involves a 24-hour schedule across four days and a fifth partial day, with a $6,000 sign-on bonus for new hires. You will perform imaging procedures under supervision and collaborate with the Urgent Care team.

Requirements include ARRT Radiography certification, MA/RI licensure eligibility, and BLS. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and ARRT Radiography certification within one year of eligibility.
• BLS certification is required.
• Current RT licensure in MA and/or RI as applicable by location.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified clinical patient care and imaging duties within the radiology team.
• Obtain patient information, educate the patient, and document data in the EHR.
• Position patients, select imaging equipment, adjust technical factors, and ensure ALARA principles.
• Assist physicians during procedures and support Urgent Care team for patient flow.

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Certification in Radiography

BLS Certification

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!

Position Details

We are searching for a talented Radiology Technologist

*$6,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 24hrs

Shift: Evening shift, 3:00pm - 8:00pm four days and 4:00pm - 8:00pm one day

Location: Radiology - Fairhaven, MA

Benefits

• 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.

Job 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 patient`s 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.

• Support Urgent Care, assisting providers and staff with patient flow and performing defined duties to help maintain an efficient and safe care environment.
• Role requires flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with the Urgent Care team while balancing radiology responsibilities.

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.
• RT Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are 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.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.