Radiology Technologist - Urgent Care

Southcoast Health; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible hours

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Southcoast Health in Wareham, MA is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join our imaging team. The role involves performing radiographic exams, positioning patients, and ensuring high-quality images within ALARA guidelines.

The position offers a generous new-hire sign-on bonus of $8,000, flexible 24-32 hour schedules, and day/evening shifts with every third weekend and holiday. Eligible staff receive a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program with ARRT Radiography certification within one year of eligibility.
• Current RT licensure in MA and/or RI based on location assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ARRT registration is required.
• Vaccination against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified clinical patient care and radiologic procedures as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Obtain patient information, educate patients for exams, and document data in the EHR.
• Position patients and select imaging equipment and parameters to produce quality images.
• Apply ALARA principles to minimize exposure and assist physicians as needed.
• Perform Front Desk and Medical Assistant functions as required.

Skills

ARRT Certification

Massachusetts/RI licensure

BLS Certification

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Radiology imaging equipment

Job description

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 southeastern 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.

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.

• 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.