Radiology Technologist - Per Diem

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy

Contract increases

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) savings match

Earned time cash out

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic examinations with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety. You will prepare, position, and image patients, following departmental guidelines and maintaining equipment, while ensuring proper film handling and radiation protection.

The role requires completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program, a MA license or temporary license with ARRT eligibility, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Completed an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Associate's degree in radiologic technology preferred.
• Massachusetts license or temporary license with ARRT certification or eligible (1 year to obtain).
• BLS required.
• Strong collaboration and communication with Radiology clients; explain examination to patients.

Responsibilities

• Follow departmental guidelines, selects type and number of films to provide diagnostic information.
• May deviate from established routine under special circumstances depending on clinical condition of patient.
• Prepare and position patients relative to diagnostic equipment.
• Perform radiographic examinations with a high degree of accuracy, minimizing repeat films.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of working area.
• Maintain flow of patients through area and quality of films under the direct supervision of the Technical Manager.
• Demonstrate knowledgeable operation of radiographic equipment with proper radiation safety measures.
• Maintain professional demeanor toward patients and medical staff.
• Perform necessary functions to ensure patient care including clerical duties and patient transport.
• Assist Technical Manager in daily processor/film sensitometry.
• Complete all patient tracking functions for accurate billing, report transcription, and film retrieval.

Skills

Collaborative communication

Interpersonal skills

Explain examination process

Education

Associate's degree in radiologic technology

Job description

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Experience: Successful completion of an approved 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: Valid Massachusetts State license or temporary license and ARRT certification or eligible with one year to obtain. BLS required.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow departmental guidelines, selects type and number of films to provide diagnostic information required.
• May choose to deviate from established routine under special circumstances depending on clinical condition of patient.
• Prepare and position patients relative to diagnostic equipment.
• Perform radiographic examinations with a high degree of accuracy, minimizing repeat films.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of working area.
• Maintain flow of patients through area and quality of films under the direct supervision of the Technical Manager.
• Demonstrate knowledgeable operation of radiographic equipment with proper care given to radiation safety including collimation, shielding, and proper identification of films.
• Maintain proper professional demeanor toward patients and medical staff.
• Perform all necessary functions to ensure effective patient care including clerical duties and patient transport.
• Assist Technical Manager in daily processor/film sensitometry.
• Complete all patient tracking functions to ensure proper and accurate billing, report transcription, and film retrieval.

Compensation Range

$40.21 - $59.74 per hour. Compensation is based on education, experience, licensure, and certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
• Contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings match
• Earned time cash out
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Resources to support employee and family wellbeing

All staff must be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and flu, and receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617‑638‑8582.