Radiologic Technologist II
About The Position
Performs a wide range of radiology exams and procedures in accordance with the scope of practice defined by ASRT practice standard guidelines. Prepares and positions patients and equipment for diagnostic exams, enters instructions into computer systems, and evaluates images for accuracy, quality, and completeness. Responds to patients’ physical and psychological needs, explains procedures clearly, observes patient conditions, and reports changes to a nurse or physician. The role requires competence in providing patient care to neonatal, young adult, middle-aged, and elderly patients. This position involves heavy physical work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds frequently, and extended periods of standing and moving. The listed base hourly pay range is $41.00–$60.92. Staff are required to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. Sign-on bonus eligibility is available, subject to restrictions.
Requirements
- Vocational or technical training in Medical Radiography.
- Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist license (MARadTech-Radiography) required; new hires must have the license by their start date. New graduates may have a temporary Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist license.
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required; new graduates may be ARRT-eligible for up to one year from graduation.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. New hires have 30 days to provide certification, which must be from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- 0–1 years of related work experience.
- Advanced technical computer skills relevant to technical support for the functional area and related systems.
- Ability to make decisions using general instructions and practices, solve varied problems through analysis or interpretation, follow procedures and precedents, organize work within general guidelines, and seek assistance in difficult or unpredictable situations.
- Clear written English communication skills and the ability to comprehend and converse in English with staff, patients, families, and external customers.
- Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies, with the ability to apply them in varied situations.
- Ability to collaborate in small teams and provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service, including active listening, problem solving, and remaining calm in stressful situations.
- Competence to provide patient care to neonatal patients (birth to 6 months), young adults (16–30 years), middle-aged adults (30–60 years), and elderly patients (60+).
- Ability to perform heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 50 pounds frequently, with extended periods of standing and/or moving.
- Must meet the employer’s influenza vaccination requirement as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in Medical Radiography preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and position patients and equipment for diagnostic exams of various body parts to provide the best demonstration of the area under study.
- Enter instructions into computers and monitor and evaluate images for accuracy and completeness of the order; make necessary adjustments when appropriate.
- Evaluate radiographs for image quality and completeness.
- Respond to patients’ physical and psychological needs and explain procedures clearly and concisely without causing unnecessary anxiety.
- Perform proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact.
- Observe patients’ conditions and report changes to a nurse or physician.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligibility, subject to restrictions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
