Massachusetts Healthcare Jobs

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under the supervision of the Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader, the Radiology Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures to produce images of body structures for the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders. Work includes but is not limited to OR, ER, Fluoroscopic, inpatient and outpatient populations, utilizing ionizing radiation. Monitors and maintains essential patient care and safety including practicing ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Flexibility to work overtime/cover at other sites as needed, on-call and holiday rotation mandatory.

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center is now offering up to a $15,000 signing bonus for our Radiologic Technologist positions.

Important Details:

• Signing Bonuses are paid out in three payments. You will receive your first payment (one third of the total amount) upon completion of the first 30 days of employment. You will receive the second payment upon completion of six (6) months and the third payment (final of the total amount) owe upon completion of one year following your start date. The bonus payments will be paid on the next regular pay day following the date on which you become eligible for the bonus. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.

To be eligible:

• Current and former BILH candidates - restrictions apply. Employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12-months. Employee must be in good standing to receive the bonus at the time of payment.

• Signing Bonus is determined on a full-time status of 40 hours. Hours less than 40 hours will be prorated. Per Diem roles are not eligible.

• If you leave Lahey Hospital & Medical Center before your first anniversary you will pay back the signing bonus.

• Please note, signing bonuses are subject to change based on the organizations hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis. BILH/LHMC Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change signing bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures to produce images for use in the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders.

• Obtains and documents necessary patient information or history in order to perform appropriate exam.

• Documents all pertinent information involving the use of IV/oral contrast in medical record.

• Begins and completes exams using the (Radiology Information System) RIS with 100% accuracy, 100% of the time.

• Labels all images with correct patient information and technologist’s initials with 100% accuracy 100% of the time.

• Ensures Quality Control of the exams by using the PACS system.

• Evaluates images to identify errors and determine whether a repeat study is necessary to improve the image for diagnoses. Ensures that all radiographic exams achieve a quality repeat rate equaling less than 5%.

• Applies the lowest dose of ionizing radiation that is reasonably achievable, known as ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), required to produce clear images.

• Readily and willingly contributes to team approach to provide optimal quality care for patients.

• Readily works off-sites as needed.

• Maintains licensure on an annual basis.

• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles and Mission Statement into daily activities.

• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.

• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.

• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

• Demonstrates an understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.

• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer service standards.

• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.

• This position requires moving about on foot throughout the department and hospital and from station to station. Position also requires using upper extremities to exert force in order to push, pull or drag equipment and/or transport patients. Position also requires frequent bending, stooping and kneeling to position patients. Position also requires manual dexterity in order to perform manipulative skills such as turning dials, pushing buttons, and filling syringes.

• Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Transport

• Off-sites

• Orienting new staff

• Helping in training of students

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Two year AMA accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program in Radiography. Certified in basic life support (BLS).

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Candidate must be proficient in the use Radiologic equipment including C-arms/portable or in the absence of this skill the ability to be trained to a level of competency.

Experience: Completion of a Clinical internship in a hospital setting.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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