Radiology Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Shriners Children's New England has an opportunity for a full-Time Radiology Technologist.

We are looking for an energetic compassionate technologist who is interested in working with the children we serve. This position requires someone with Shriners core values of excellence, innovation, commitment, integrity, teamwork, stewardship and respect. Interested individuals must demonstrate age specific knowledge, skill, and ability to make appropriate adjustments in the care of patients.

Schedule is 9am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

The pay range for this position is $31.22/hr - $46.84/hr. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

• Assesses orders for accuracy and clarifies with provider prior to imaging, if necessary (correct patient, correct CPT code, correct body part, correct side, correct views).
• Responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality radiographic image is produced.
• Practices appropriate radiation safety as designated in Federal and State Radiation Control Regulations. Practices A.L.A.R.A at all times.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports any potential problems or malfunctions to the appropriate contact(s).
• Works closely with radiologists and physicians who interpret images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury.
• Responsible for communication and documentation of patient images.
• Maintain communication with patients, parents, and medical personnel.
• Maintains on-going plan for personal growth and self-development.
• Demonstrates competent technical skills in the use of imaging equipment, quality control and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates professional role requirements related to communication with peers and supervisor and flexibility during unexpected work related events.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Certification and Experience

• HS Diploma/GED required
• Associate's in Radiologic Technology or Certificate in Radiologic Technology required per the below required
• Must be a graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program
• Must hold both the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification/registration and Massachusetts Board of of Registration of Radiation Therapy state license
• Must be Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association
• One year pediatric and/or orthopedic radiology experience preferred

Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.