Senior Radiologic Technologist

Boston Children‘s Hospital; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Affordable health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

License/Certification reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted transit passes

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks an experienced radiology imaging professional to perform routine and advanced imaging on a scheduled and emergency basis. You will mentor junior staff, participate in training, and support operational duties under the Modality Manager and Chief Technologist.

The role emphasizes safety, patient-family communication, and adherence to HIPAA and department policies. Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Allied Health (Bachelor’s preferred), 3 years in

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in Allied Health; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience: 3 years in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Licensure: Current MA Radiologic Technologist; ARRT registration; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex imaging exams following QC/Data Integrity workflows.
• Review requisitions and determine procedure appropriateness.
• Identify patients and protect privacy; explain exams and radiation ALARA.
• Operate equipment and adjust settings for pathology and normal anatomy.
• Assist in daily operations, ordering supplies, QA/QC projects.
• Mentor and train fellows, residents, students, and staff.
• Participate in meetings and ensure timely documentation.
• Maintain licensure, stay updated on regulations and standards.

Skills

Mentoring

Training

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree in Allied Health

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

INeedit

QA/QC processes

Job description

Position Summary

Performs routine and the more complex imaging examinations in Diagnostic Radiology on a scheduled and emergency basis following departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations. Actively participates in training of clinical staff. Acts as a mentor to less experienced staff. Participates in operational duties assigned by and under the direction of the manager.

Key Responsibilities

Examinations/Procedures

Performs the more complex imaging examinations while providing a safe environment for patients.

Reviews and evaluates requisitions for Diagnostic imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.

Identify patients according to Hospital Policy with 2 identifiers.

Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.

Assesses patients’ and parents’ physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develop a care plan for that patients’ specific needs.

Explain the examination and is able to answer questions from patient and parents regarding the exam and Radiation exposure, practices ALARA.

Follows Departmental QC/Data Integrity Workflow.

Practices High Reliability Training

Patient/Family Relations

Responds to the uniqueness of the patient, creating a supportive environment for the patient and the family

Equipment

Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions through the INeedit application.

Operations

Assists in organizing and maintaining daily operations.

Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Modality Manager, Chief Technologist or Assistant Chief Technologist i.e., such as ordering supplies, QA/QC projects, lead inventory, etc.

Leadership

Helps with new departmental /hospital initiatives.

Promotes positive morale, teamwork, and willingness to make a significant contribution.

Training

Trains fellows, residents, students and staff in imaging procedures and techniques.

Acts as a mentor to less experienced staff

General

Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.

Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Complies with ETU.

Complies with HIPAA regulations.

Practices the 6 core values of the Hospital; excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability

Professional Development

Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.

Maintains up-to-date licensure/certification/registration in departmental file.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associates degree in Allied Health, Bachelors preferred

Experience: 3 years of experience in Diagnostic Radiology

Licensure/ Certifications: Current MA Radiologic Technologist

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) BLS Certification

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors.

Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes.

• flexible schedules
• affordable health
• vision and dental insurance
• child care and student loan subsidies
• generous levels of time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
• cell phone plan discounts
• discounted rates on T-passes

Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.