Radiology Technologist - Urgent Care

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 51,122 - 80,355; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking a talented Radiology Technologist in Wareham, MA. This position offers an $8,000 sign-on bonus, competitive pay ranging from $37.11 to $58.33 per hour, and excellent benefits including tuition assistance and a 403B retirement plan. Responsibilities include performing diverse clinical care duties, obtaining patient information, and assisting in procedures. Candidates must complete an accredited program and hold current RT licensure. A culture of well-being and diversity is emphasized within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• Attainment of primary certification from ARRT in Radiography within one year of eligibility.
• Current RT licensure in Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Registration with ARRT is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified clinical patient care and related duties.
• Assume responsibility for each assigned patient and perform assessments.
• Obtain pertinent information and document data within the EHR.
• Position patients and select appropriate imaging equipment.
• Identify and prepare pharmaceuticals related to the exam.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Patient assessment

Technical imaging

ALARA principles

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification

Current RT licensure in Massachusetts/Rhode Island

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Fully vaccinated against Influenza and COVID-19

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 Radiology Technologist

*$8,000 new hire sign‑on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)

Hours: 24 flex 32hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift with every third weekend and holiday

Location: Primary Care - 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.

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) 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.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

every third weekend and holiday