Radiologic Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Peabody, MA

8d•$26 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites. Job Summary Responsible for performing diagnostic imaging procedures to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. You will operate radiographic equipment, position patients, and capture high-quality images for interpretation by radiologists or other healthcare providers.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Training program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRC/ERT) required.
Licensure with the Department of Public Health to practice Radiologic Technology in the state of Massachusetts required.
Registration or registration eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required, for Radiography.

Nice To Haves

CPR/BLS Certified

Responsibilities

Perform various diagnostic imaging procedures as ordered by physicians or other healthcare providers.
Prepare and position patients for imaging procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the process.
Explain the procedure, answer questions, and address concerns to help alleviate patient anxiety.
Operate and adjust imaging equipment, including X-ray machines, CT scanners, MRI scanners, and related accessories.
Follow established protocols and ensure proper positioning and settings for optimal image quality.
Capture high-quality images and review them to ensure technical quality, proper positioning, and adequate exposure.
Recognize and troubleshoot technical issues to produce accurate and diagnostic images.
Follow radiation safety protocols and guidelines to minimize patient and staff exposure to ionizing radiation.
Use lead aprons, shields, and other protective devices as appropriate.
Monitor radiation dosage and equipment performance to maintain safety standards.
Maintain accurate and complete records of patient information, procedures performed, and related documentation.
Use electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other computerized tools for data entry and retrieval.