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Lead Radiology Technologist – 15k sign on and New Higher Rates for 2024

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Boston Medical Center (BMC)

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Boston

Requirements

  • Current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License and ARRT Certification and Registration. Current Continuing Education Units
  • Current BLS/CPR Certification required
  • Completion of two years post-high school training in an approved school of radiologic technology
  • Knowledge of the principles and procedures of diagnostic radiology practices and the operation of radiologic equipment
  • 1-2 years of relevant Radiologic Technology work experience in an equivalent hospital setting required
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively and professionally with patients, students, hospital staff and all Radiology employees.
  • Detailed writing skills
  • Takes initiative to take on projects to improve department outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Diagnostic Imaging:
  • Perform appropriate studies in a timely manner, using proper positioning, technique and exposure factors as necessary and required, with a goal to use the lowest dose possible
  • Assist the Radiology Supervisor and Manager in daily operations relating to the technical workings of the department and oversee the workflow for best turnaround times to reduce delays, while also overseeing staff. Always monitoring wait times and reassigning staff as needed to optimize flow.
  • Maintains equipment by placing service calls, performing daily QCs and troubleshooting equipment issues in the moment to reduce downtime.
  • Orders supplies to ensure par levels are always met
  • Schedules and assigns technologists for proper staffing in all xray locations, being mindful of patient care needs, budgets and staffing to department need and volume expected
  • Oversee all x-ray staff, to be there to support, mentor, guide and supervise
  • Patient Care and Safety:
  • Provides patient centered customer service and initiates service recovery when needed to allow for better outcomes to difficult beginnings
  • Filing incident reports as needed for proper follow through of system failures or staff performance breakdown
  • Always checking patient identifiers to validate correct patient name, DOB, MRN, correct exam and laterality ordered, every time
  • Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures, use AIDET communication framework and follow all policies and procedures
  • Administrative:
  • Document exams properly in Radiology Information System and PACS to ensure all details and required information are included.
  • Maintain professionalism with in-person interactions and also conduct proper phone etiquette with all staff, c0-workers, visitors and patients
  • Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule, to set priorities and solve problems and to respond quickly to emergency requests
  • Performs QC on equipment, rounding on staff to check use of AIDET and properly adhering to National Patient Safety Goals using two patient identifiers
  • Conducts investigatory meetings with Supervisor or Manager when addressing concerns of behavior or technical issues with a staff member and union representative
  • Check Unread lists and communicate exams to the Radiologists for quicker turnaround time

FAQs

What are the qualifications required to be a Lead Radiology Technologist at Boston Medical Center?

Qualifications for the Lead Radiology Technologist position at Boston Medical Center include a Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or related field, certification as a Radiologic Technologist, and at least 3 years of experience in a radiology department.

What is the sign-on bonus for the Lead Radiology Technologist position at Boston Medical Center?

The sign-on bonus for the Lead Radiology Technologist position at Boston Medical Center is $15,000.

What are the new higher rates for 2024 for the Lead Radiology Technologist position at Boston Medical Center?

The new higher rates for 2024 for the Lead Radiology Technologist position at Boston Medical Center are competitive and reflective of our commitment to providing exceptional care and support for our staff.

Boston Medical Center (BMC)

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Boston Medical Center models a new kind of excellence in healthcare, where innovative and equitable care empowers all patients to thrive. We combine world-class clinicians and cutting-edge treatments with compassionate, quality care that extends beyond our walls. Together, we're reimagining healthcare for Boston - and the world. As an award-winning health equity leader, our diverse clinicians and staff interrogate racial disparities in care and partner with our community to dismantle systemic inequities. This commitment to equity is the basis of all our work, particularly as 70 percent of our patients are people of color. In addition, nearly 30 percent of our patients speak a primary language other than English, and so we offer all our care and services in over 160 languages, including Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, and more. As an academic medical center, BMC is building the future of health care. Our world-renowned researchers currently oversee over 660 research projects in a wide variety of areas, and as the principal teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, BMC is devoted to training future generations of health care professionals. BMC's clinical expertise, commitment to equity, quality, and sustainability efforts have been consistently recognized by organizations across the country, including the federal government, American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet designation), U.S. News, Leapfrog, Human Rights Campaign, the Lown Institute, Becker’s Healthcare, and more.

Culture & Values

  • Built on Respect, Powered by Empathy

    We care about our patients, employees, and community — and we’re committed to doing right by them each and every day.

  • Move Mountains

    Impossibility doesn’t live here. Instead, we’re motivated by what can be — and we’ll move mountains to make it happen.

  • Many Faces Create Our Greatness

    Diversity is our heart and soul — and when it comes to inclusion, we’re all in.