Radiology Technologist - Per Diem

BMC Software; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center Brighton is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join our imaging team. You will perform radiographic exams, position patients, and ensure high-quality films under supervision.

Requirements include completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program, MA state license or eligibility with ARRT, and BLS. Excellent communication with patients and colleagues is essential, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be able to collaborate and effectively communicate with Radiology clients.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to explain examination process to patients.
• Level of knowledge from Radiologic Technology program.

Responsibilities

• Selects type and number of films to provide diagnostic information; may digress under special circumstances.
• Prepares and positions patients relative to diagnostic equipment; performs radiographic examinations accurately.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of working area.
• Maintains patient flow and film quality under supervision of Technical Manager.
• Operates radiographic equipment with radiation safety, including collimation and shielding.
• Maintains professional demeanor with patients and staff.
• Performs functions to ensure patient care including clerical and transport duties.
• Assists Technical Manager in daily processor/film sensitometry.
• Completes patient tracking for accurate billing, report transcription, and film retrieval.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient communication

Interpersonal skills

Radiology knowledge

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Associate’s degree in radiologic technology

Job description

At Boston Medical Center Brighton, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Successful completion of approved Radiologic Technology program
• Level of knowledge associated with completion of Radiologic Technology program.
• Associate’s degree in radiologic technology preferred.

Minimum skills/abilities:

• Must be able to collaborate and effectively communicate with Radiology clients.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to satisfactorily explain examination process to patients.
• Level of knowledge associated with completion of Radiologic Technology program.

Certification/Licensure:

• Possess a valid Massachusetts State license or temporary license and ARRT certification or eligible with one year to obtain.
• BLS Required.

Job Responsibilities

• Following departmental guidelines, selects type and number of films to provide diagnostic information required. May choose to digress from established routine under special circumstances depending upon clinical condition of patient.
• Prepares and positions patients relative to diagnostic equipment. Performs radiographic examinations with a high degree of accuracy, minimizing repeat films.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of working area.
• Maintains flow of patients through area and quality of films under the direct supervision of the Technical manager.
• Demonstrates knowledgeable operation of radiographic equipment with proper care given to radiation safety including collimation, shielding, and proper identification of films.
• Maintains proper professional demeanor to patients, medical staff, and patients.
• Performs all necessary functions to ensure effective patient care including clerical and transport/duties.
• Assists Technical Manager in daily processor/film sensitometry.
• Completes all patient tracking functions to ensure proper and accurate billing, report transcription, and film retrieval.

Compensation Range:

$40.21- $59.74

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans