Radiologic Technologist (no weekends)
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission. As a not-for-profit, it supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. High-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries. The role involves performing a variety of patient care duties to produce diagnostic imaging through the operation of radiographic equipment, utilizing proper technique. This includes explaining safety protocols, exams, and procedures to patients, operating fluoroscopic, portable, and diagnostic equipment, and working as an independent contributor and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The position is assigned to one designated radiography area (Inpatient, Outpatient, or Emergency Room) but may be asked to cover in alternate locations or MGB sites with appropriate training. The role requires obtaining and maintaining ARRT Radiography registration and MA licensure, as well as site and department competencies and certifications. Responsibilities include confirming the correct patient and exam, explaining the exam to the patient considering their individual needs, adjusting equipment to correct settings, performing required imaging according to protocol, and ensuring exams are labeled correctly and transmitted to PACS.
Requirements
- Certificate in Radiologic Sciences required
- Massachusetts Radiography License required upon hire.
- ARRT (R) required with 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of patient care duties to produce diagnostic imaging through the operation of radiographic equipment, utilizing proper technique.
- Explain safety protocols, exams, and procedures to patients.
- Operate fluoroscopic, portable, and diagnostic equipment as required.
- Work as an independent contributor and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Engage in additional duties as assigned.
- Be assigned to one designated radiography area (Inpatient, Outpatient, or Emergency Room), but may be asked to cover in alternate locations or MGB sites (with appropriate training) should coverage needs arise.
- Obtain ARRT Radiography registration and MA licensure then maintain to ensure no lapses.
- Obtain and maintain site and department competencies and certifications as required.
- Confirm correct patient and exam to be performed through patient confirmation and interview, patient history, medical record, appropriately modifying and documenting as needed to ensure accurate imaging and records.
- Explain exam to patient taking into consideration individual physical, emotional and language needs; Ensures patient compliance and understanding.
- Adjust equipment to correct settings for all exams to set automated and manual technical factors to safely image patients.
- Perform required imaging using the appropriate equipment according to department protocol and/or Radiologist request.
- Ensure exams are labeled correctly prior to transmission to PACS, ensures images successfully arrive in PACS.
- Adhere to all departmental and hospital policies.
Benefits
- Commuting: 50% discount on MBTA passes
- 20K sign on bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance: Starts day 1
- PTO: up to 30 days annually for full-time new hires including hospital holidays
- Retirement: A hospital funded pension plus a 403(b) with company match
- Career Growth: Opportunities for growth within divisions as well as advancement into other modalities
- Ability to train in all diagnostic areas
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
