Diagnostic Technologist II - Per Diem - Chelsea

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Schedule

• Open 7 days a week (Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–7:30 PM), including some holidays (9:00 AM–5:30 PM)
• Per-diem coverage during all hours of operation

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of radiology exams and procedures, including X-ray (opportunity to learn Mammography if willing to travel to Lexington for training)
• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic exams of various parts of the body, setting up equipment and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body part under study
• Enters instructions into computers, monitors, and evaluates images for accuracy and completeness of order; makes necessary adjustments when judged necessary
• Evaluates radiographs for image quality and completeness
• Responds to patient's physical and psychological needs; explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety
• Uses proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact
• Observes patient's condition and reports any change to nurse or physician

Requirements

• Vocational or technical training in Medical Radiography required
• Associate's degree in Medical Radiography preferred
• License: MA Rad Tech – Radiography required
• Registration: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
• Certificate: Basic Life Support (BLS) required (new hires have 30 days to provide BLS certification; must be with the American Heart Association)
• 0–1 years related work experience required
• New graduates may have a temporary MA Rad Tech License and be ARRT eligible for 1 year from graduation
• Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems

Skills & Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation; may make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge, and skills based on general precedents
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures; may set priorities and organize work within general guidelines; seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving; ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Age-Based Competencies: Must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal (birth to 6 months), Young adult (16–30 years), Middle age (30–60 years), Elderly (60+ years)

Physical Demands

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently
• Work is physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing and/or moving

Pay

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range: $37.00 – $54.98. 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.

As a health care organization, we require all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.