Radiologic Technologist

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

30d • $38 - $41 • Onsite

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. The role involves performing diagnostic imaging through the operation of radiographic equipment, explaining safety protocols, exams, and procedures to patients, and operating various imaging equipment. The incumbent works as an independent contributor and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with potential to train in all diagnostic areas and cover in alternate locations or MGB sites as needed. The position requires obtaining and maintaining ARRT Radiography registration and MA licensure, as well as site and department competencies and certifications.

Requirements

• Certificate in Radiologic Sciences required
• Massachusetts Radiography License required upon hire.
• ARRT (R) required with 180 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

• 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
• 50% discount on MBTA passes or parking options available for evening, night and weekend staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree