X-Ray Technologist

Shields Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health Care is seeking an X-ray Technologist for per diem float coverage across multiple MA sites including Brighton, Dartmouth, Weymouth, and Brockton. The role emphasizes patient safety, clear exam explanations, and efficient imaging workflows.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, maintaining communications, and ensuring protocol compliance. Requires CPR certification, MA state license, and at least 3 months XRAY experience with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR certified.
• Must be MA State licensed.
• Minimum of 3 months xr ay experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods; assist patients with mobility; lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies, procedures and protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Explain exam details to patients at their level of understanding.
• Position patient for comfort and safety during imaging.
• Maintain visible and verbal contact with patient during exam.
• Perform xrays per center protocol and complete exam forms.
• Record patient data in the Tech Data Entry system and provide films/CD as needed.
• Forward data/films to Radiologist upon exam completion.
• Assist clerical staff as needed and help re-supply equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR certified

Education

MA State licensed

Tools

Tech Data Entry system

Job description

Job Summary

In keeping with Shields Health Care commitment to excellence, the x-ray technologist will provide a professional, caring atmosphere to all customer groups, while maintaining a fast-paced, multi-tasked oriented clinical environment.

This is a per diem float opportunity across multiple sites - Brighton, MA, Dartmouth, MA, Weymouth, MA, and Brockton, MA.

Job Description

What you will do

• Follow all proper policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times. These policies, procedures and protocols can be issued by Shields or the partnering hospital group for the location you are assigned to.


• Inform the patient of all aspects of their exam to their level of understanding.


• Ensure patient is cleared of all contraindications and hazards.


• Accurately position the patient and ensure their comfort.


• Maintain visual and verbal contact with the patient during the exam.


• Perform xrays in accordance to center's protocol.


• Complete all forms pertaining to patient’s exam.


• Record patient data to Tech Data Entry program.


• Provide and issue films/CD when appropriate.


• Forward data and or films/CD to Radiologist upon completion of exam.


• Assist clerical staff as circumstances arise.


• Clean and re-supply equipment and rooms as needed.


• Contrast administration

What You Need

• Must be certified in CPR


• Must be MA State licensed


• A minimum of 3 months of prior xray experience is required.


• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.


• Must be able to sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time. Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties. Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds. Above physical requirements can be met with or without accommodation.

Additional Job Description

The pay range for this position is $35/hr-$50/hr + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of a lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as situationally warranted.

Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.