Radiologic Technologist, Nights

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•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 incumbent performs a variety of patient care duties to produce diagnostic imaging through the operation of radiographic equipment, utilizing proper technique. Explains safety protocols, exams, and procedures to patients. Operates fluoroscopic, portable, portable, and diagnostic and other equipment as required. Works as an independent contributor and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Engages in additional duties as assigned. 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 to ensure a seamless and exemplary patient care experience. Obtains ARRT Radiography registration and MA licensure then maintains to ensure no lapses. Obtains and maintains site and department competencies and certifications as required. Confirms 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. Explains exam to patient taking into consideration individual physical, emotional and language needs; Ensures patient compliance and understanding. Adjusts equipment to correct settings for all exams to set automated and manual technical factors to safely image patients. Performs required imaging using the appropriate equipment according to department protocol and/or Radiologist request. Ensures exams are labeled correctly prior to transmission to PACS, ensures images successfully arrive in PACS. Adheres to all departmental and hospital policies.

Requirements

Certificate/Diploma in radiography required
Mass Rad Tech license required
ARRT(R) required within 90 days
BLS required within 90 days

Nice To Haves

Associate's preferred

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of patient care duties to produce diagnostic imaging through the operation of radiographic equipment, utilizing proper technique.
Explains safety protocols, exams, and procedures to patients.
Operates fluoroscopic, portable, portable, and diagnostic and other equipment as required.
Works as an independent contributor and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Engages in additional duties as assigned.
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 to ensure a seamless and exemplary patient care experience.
Obtains ARRT Radiography registration and MA licensure then maintains to ensure no lapses.
Obtains and maintains site and department competencies and certifications as required.
Confirms 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.
Explains exam to patient taking into consideration individual physical, emotional and language needs; Ensures patient compliance and understanding.
Adjusts equipment to correct settings for all exams to set automated and manual technical factors to safely image patients.
Performs required imaging using the appropriate equipment according to department protocol and/or Radiologist request.
Ensures exams are labeled correctly prior to transmission to PACS, ensures images successfully arrive in PACS.
Adheres to all departmental and hospital policies.