Radiologic Technologist - 40 hours/week, Evenings

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Beverly, MA

2d•$36 - $53

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Supervisor or Manager, the Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures to produce images used to diagnose and treat medical disorders. Work may involve operating room, emergency room, fluoroscopic, inpatient, and outpatient populations and the use of ionizing radiation. The technologist monitors and maintains essential patient care and safety, including applying ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). The role requires flexibility to work overtime, cover other sites as needed, and participate in mandatory on-call and holiday rotations. The position also includes transporting patients, working at off-site locations, orienting new staff, and helping train students. The technologist must maintain required licensure and certifications, complete mandatory education, and comply with organizational policies and behavioral expectations. The job involves moving throughout the department and hospital, pushing, pulling, or dragging equipment and transporting patients, frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to position patients, and manual dexterity to operate controls and handle syringes.

Requirements

Two-year education at an AMA-accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible.
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program in Radiography.
Certified in basic life support (BLS).
Completion of a clinical internship in a hospital setting.
Proficiency using radiologic equipment, including C-arms and portable equipment, or ability to be trained to a competent level.
Ability to work overtime and cover other sites as needed; on-call and holiday rotation is mandatory.
Ability to meet the physical demands of moving throughout the department and hospital, pushing, pulling, or dragging equipment, transporting and positioning patients, and performing tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Vaccination against influenza is required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures to produce images for diagnosing and treating medical disorders.
Obtain and document the patient information and history needed to perform appropriate examinations.
Document pertinent information about IV or oral contrast in the medical record.
Begin and complete examinations in the Radiology Information System (RIS) accurately.
Label images with correct patient information and technologist initials.
Use the PACS system for examination quality control.
Evaluate images for errors and determine whether repeat studies are needed; maintain a radiographic exam repeat rate below 5%.
Use the lowest reasonably achievable ionizing radiation dose needed to produce clear images, following ALARA principles.
Contribute to a team approach to provide optimal patient care.
Work at off-site locations as needed.
Maintain licensure annually.
Incorporate Lahey Clinic guiding principles and mission into daily activities and comply with applicable policies and behavioral expectations.
Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
Meet performance expectations and competency assessment requirements.
Meet customer needs and adhere to customer service standards.
Participate in departmental or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participate in and successfully complete mandatory education.
Transport patients and assist with off-site coverage.
Orient new staff and help train students.
Work overtime and participate in on-call and holiday rotations as required.
Move throughout the department and hospital; push, pull, or drag equipment and transport patients; bend, stoop, kneel, and use manual dexterity to position patients and operate equipment.