Radiologic Technician

Radiologic Technician

Join the team at NEW Health, a federally qualified health center, FQHC, that is affiliated with MGB, in Boston, MA as a Radiologic Technician and play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care. At NEW Health, we are committed to excellence in healthcare and offer a supportive work environment where you can grow both personally and professionally.

• Conducts equipment system warm‑up and quality assurance procedures according to established guidelines to ensure a safe and effective equipment operation
• Correctly interprets exam requests making sure history conforms to exam requested
• Positions and instructs patients regarding the procedures. Must be cognizant of patient's condition at all times
• Selects proper exposure factors for procedure
• Arranges, attaches or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices to obtain the desired radiographic positions and to prevent patients from moving and lessen patients’ discomfort
• Adjusts lead shield(s) and collimate to protect unaffected parts of the body from exposure to radiation. Directs personnel to safe area before exposure
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of related topics to include, but not limited to radiation safety, universal precaution, disposal of contaminated material, proper handling of requisitions (both before and after procedure), interpersonal skills, communications and dealing with difficult situations, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of the location of emergency equipment and the procedure necessary to alert the code team
• Maintains a high level of quality assurance for finished radiographs, safe and clean working environment
• Maintains a high standard of professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrates mastery of all procedures, troubleshoots equipment and places service tickets as needed
• Collaborates with QA Manager on quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates necessary skills: to prioritize, shows effective time-management, ability to multi-task and possesses excellent organization and communication skills
• Take diagnostic quality radiographs while minimizing dose to patient and technologist through ALARA program
• Process radiographs, ensuring proper patient positioning, exposure, collimation, laterality labeling and archival to PACS system
• Enter radiographic exams correctly into RIS system
• Uses Epic work queue to schedule all imaging orders provider has done and obtain prior authorization if needed
• Keep all log books up-to-date
• Manage program for dosimeters for facility

• Must be a registered radiologic technologist with current licensure in Massachusetts and ARRT certification. Must keep licensure up-to-date, past medical experience preferred (i.e. A.S.C.P., CAN, or HHA)
• Experience in diagnostic radiology
• Proficiency in medical imaging technologies
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• BLS Certified
• Previous work in urgent care or outpatient settings

• Minimum Salary: $65,000.00
• Maximum Salary: $85,000.00
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) and 403(b) options
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

NEW Health is affiliated with Mass General Brigham is an integrated healthcare system based in Boston, Massachusetts, providing patient care, research, and education through its network of hospitals and clinics.

NEW Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to better outcomes for our patients and community.

NEW Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Employment Type:

Full Time

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission:
Yes