- The Radiologic Technologist conducts equipment system warm-up and quality assurance procedures according to established guidelines to ensure a safe and effective equipment operation
- Correctly interprets exam requests making sure history conforms to exam requested
- Positions and instructs patients regarding the procedures. Must be cognizant of patient’s condition at all times
- Selects proper exposure factors for procedure
- Arranges, attaches or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices to obtain the desired radiographic positions and to prevent patients from moving and lessen patients’ discomfort
- Adjusts lead shield(s) and collimates to protect unaffected parts of the body from exposure to radiation. Directs personnel to safe area before exposure
- Take diagnostic quality radiographs while minimizing dose to patient and technologist through ALARA program
- Process radiographs, ensuring proper patient positioning, exposure, collimation, laterality labeling and archival to PACS system
- Enter radiographic exams correctly into RIS system
- Uses Epic work queue to schedule all imaging orders provider has done and obtain prior authorization if needed
- Keep all log books up-to-date
- Manage program for dosimeters for facility
- Special projects assigned by CMO
Radiologic Technologist Position Highlights:
- Sign on Bonus: $15,000 (current MGB employees are not eligible)
- Location: North End Waterfront Health; 32 Hanover St, Boston
- Hours: M-F 8:30am-5pm but flexible to accommodate part-time hours as well
- Employee Centered: Voted as one of the best places to work in Massachusetts!
What you will need:
- Must be a registered radiologic technologist with current licensure in Massachusetts and ARRT certification.
- Must keep licensure up-to-date, past medical experience preferred (i.e. A.S.C.P., CAN, or HHA)