Radiology Technologist, Per Diem

Radiologic Technologist

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $39.65 (Min) — $58.92 hourly (Max), excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Join us at Merrimack Health

Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units, cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

Position Summary:

Consistently produces radiographs of diagnostic quality by using appropriate positioning, proper technique and accurate collimation.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently label all radiographs with appropriate right and left markers (own), patient's name, date of service, hospital name, and as appropriate, portable documentation of exams performed outside the main department.
• Always wear a radiation film badge while on duty, store it in a designated location within the department, and change the badge monthly on a designated due date.
• Assists physicians with fluoroscopic procedures and prepares barium contrast according to protocol.
• Ensures suites are properly set up and functioning before the radiologist begins the procedure.
• Routinely reports equipment malfunctions/repairs as soon as possible to the team leader or designee.
• Follows established protocol for seeking a clinical engineering field service technician.
• Maintains accurate and complete day sheets, filling in all required fields.
• Maintains order and cleanliness in assigned suites and throughout the department, including ED and OR radiology work areas. Preps and stockrooms at beginning and throughout the shift. Cleans suites between patients according to an infection control routine, including all equipment and devices.
• Provides Wet Readings to nurses and physicians as directed by a radiologist and according to hospital privacy guidelines. Maintains documentation according to departmental guidelines.
• Willingly participates with new procedures and techniques. Demonstrates a proactive and positive approach to new programs within the work area.
• Operates the Meditech ITS radiology module according to hospital and departmental privacy and confidentiality standards. Understands all required functions in the Technologist Menu, including but not limited to charging, amending/editing, adding, deleting, entering LMP, LSU or other required information.
• Enters all patient tracking details. Seeks assistance as needed.
• Acquires 12 CEU's per year according to state and registry guidelines. Provides the team leader with CEU documentation within 5 business days of the event or receipt of documentation from source.
• Always properly identifies patients prior to procedure according to patient safety standards: asks patient's name and DOB. Verifies patient response with bracelet (inpatient) or green card (outpatient). Must receive verbal identity confirmation prior to beginning the procedure.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Must hold a valid registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Must hold a valid commonwealth of Massachusetts license.
• BLS Required

Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

In 2022, Healthgrades ranked MH in the top 5 percent of hospitals in the country, and was awarded the top spot on Forbes' annual list of America's Best-In-State Employers 2020!