Radiology Technologist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; South Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. in Wareham, MA, seeks a Radiology Technologist for per diem day shifts in the Surgery department.

The role involves performing imaging studies, maintaining ALARA principles, and ensuring high-quality patient care within an interdisciplinary team. Qualified applicants will have an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT certification, active MA or RI licensure, BLS, vaccination requirements or approved exemption, and strong patient education skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certification in Radiography.
• Current licensure in MA and/or RI as required by location.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified clinical imaging duties under supervision and document data in the EHR.
• Position patients and select appropriate imaging equipment to produce quality images.
• Apply ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patient and staff.
• Assist physicians and perform Front Desk and Medical Assistant functions as needed.

Skills

Patient education

ALARA principles

Imaging techniques

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Radiography certification

MA/RI licensure

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 Southwestern 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 Radiology Technologist

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Day shift

Location: Surgery - 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 of the Practice Manager and technical 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. Perform Front Desk and Medical Assistant Functions. Maintain the committed per diem requirements.

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 $37.11 - USD $58.33 /Hr.