Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, 36hr - Nights

About the role

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, heal and excel in service to our community by independently performing radiographic examinations in accordance with department protocols and ACR imaging standards, maintaining safety standards, using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, PACS, and other related medical imaging equipment. This professional technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety, and the patient experience.

Qualifications

Education Required: Completed accredited Radiology Technology Program and be registry eligible.

Education Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Radiology Technology.

Experience Preferred: At least one year.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications Required:

• Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist license and registry eligible for ARRT (must obtain ARRT within 12 months of hire).
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Greets, escorts, assesses, educates, and identifies patients, making them feel welcomed and comfortable while fulfilling all safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders.
• Performs exams utilizing ALARA standards (As Low as Reasonably Acceptable).
• Completes diagnostic imaging examinations following established exam protocols set by Radiologists.
• Enters examinations correctly, ensuring accurate and informative documentation and appropriate charges are entered.
• Electronically sends and stores images and data appropriately in PACS.
• Maintains all department records and logs to monitor quality and safety in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering a culture of safety.
• Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations, equipment quality, and long-term equipment maintenance.
• Transports and provides ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.
• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.
• Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes infection control protocols.
• Incorporates Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.
• Coordinates work schedule with departmental supervisor to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet patients’ and physicians’ needs.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $52.01 per hour. The pay range listed is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.