Radiologic Technologist/Bone Density

About the role

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance its mission. As a not‑for‑profit organization, it supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. The Bone Density position is scheduled for 8 hours per week, every Wednesday, and offers free parking and a great team environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Radiologist's request.
• Ensures exams are labeled correctly prior to transmission to PACS, and ensures images successfully arrive in PACS.
• Explains safety protocols, exams, and procedures to patients.
• Operates fluor