Radiology Technician - East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Boston, MA 02128
About the Job
Radiology Technician.
East Boston, MA.
$34.50-$44.00
$34.50-$44.00
Per Diem.
Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for full-time new hires!
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), is the largest community health center in Massachusetts and one of the largest in the country. From the nurses and physicians at the front of patient care to the managers who shape policy to the customer service representatives who keep our facilities running smoothly — everyone here has a role in making medicine better.
For the 8th time, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe! This award recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best — their employees.
The Radiologic Technologist/Emergency Department/Laboratory Technologist is expected to produce high-quality Radiographic images under the guidance of the Radiology Supervisor and BMC Radiologists. These images shall be produced in a manner consistent with safe techniques as well as standard precautions. This is a per-diem position for coverage as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Radiologic Technologist/Emergency Department/Laboratory Technologist is expected to produce high-quality Radiographic images under the guidance of the Radiology Supervisor and BMC Radiologists. These images shall be produced in a manner consistent with safe techniques as well as standard precautions. This is a per-diem position for coverage as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs Diagnostic Radiographic examination following department protocol and utilizing technical factors to ensure the highest quality result in head and neck studies, chest studies, spine and pelvis, upper extremity, lower extremity, abdomen, and pediatric studies.
- Produces copies of Radiographic images as needed.
- Follows Radiation safety procedures on all exams keeping them ALARA.
- Appropriately utilizes shields to reduce exposure to patients.
- Sets technical factors to reduce patient exposure and produce high-quality films.
- Uses sterile technique if required and follows standard precautions.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with all the age groups we serve.
- Prepares patients for the exam by explaining the exam procedure in a kind, respectful manner. An interpreter will be utilized as needed.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize age-related pathology and physical presentation when performing exams and choosing technical factors.
EBNHC opens our doors to people from all demographics and cultures. Our workforce is as diverse as the city we call home — in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age, as well as in cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas.
Source : East Boston Neighborhood Health Center