Radiographer

About the role

Under Radiologist supervision and following established protocols and procedures, the technologist will be expected to perform a variety of radiologic procedures using standard, portable and/or specialized x-ray equipment. Technologists will be required to perform C-arm procedures in both the operating room and in pain clinic as well as special procedure injections and fluoroscopy procedures with the assistance of a Radiologist. Technologists are required to cover on-call and holiday shifts. Per-diem technologists may be required to cover holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of radiologic procedures using standard, portable and/or specialized x-ray equipment
• Perform C-arm procedures in both the operating room and in pain clinic
• Perform special procedure injections and fluoroscopy procedures with the assistance of a Radiologist
• Cover on-call and holiday shifts as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of Radiologic Technologist experience
• Competent in routine Radiologic procedures and operating room skills
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to slide patients on and off of X-ray stretchers to X-ray table, and push and pull objects greater than 20lbs throughout the day
• Ability to push and pull stretchers holding patients of various weight and body habitus

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in acute care hospital setting
• Synapse/PACS experience
• Previous experience with Cerner a plus

Education and certification

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology
• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology
• ARRT certified
• Licensure in Radiology from the state of Massachusetts

Physical demands

• Must possess physical stamina and strength to stand/walk for extended periods of time, push heavy mobile imaging equipment, and lift or reposition patients weighing over 50-100 lbs using proper body mechanics
• Frequent bending, reaching, and manual dexterity for manipulating equipment, as well as high visual/auditory acuity
• Constant standing and walking throughout the shift required
• Must have ability to move and reposition heavy portable X-ray machines, C-arms, and patient stretchers
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and reaching (sometimes overhead) required
• Requires fine motor skills for handling delicate imaging components
• Auditory ability to communicate with patients and hear equipment signals
• Regular exposure to radiation, communicable diseases, and bodily fluids
• Ability to exert 30-70 lbs of force for maneuvering patients or equipment
• Ability to work in confined spaces and use PPE (e.g., lead aprons) for extended periods
• Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas
• Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Pay

$31.87-$49.13 per hour