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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Radiographer- Per Diem

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service.

Job Summary Under the general direction of the diagnostic supervisor and lead technologist, the radiographer performs a variety of patient care duties to produce high quality radiologic images including general radiography, fluoroscopy, and portable imaging.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Performs various radiographic imaging in areas including OR, ER, pain clinic, orthopedic and fluoroscopy

Provides radiation protection by placing and adjusting lead shield(s) and collimating in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Directs personnel and others to safe areas before exposure

Assists radiologists, speech pathologists, and surgeons in their respective areas with room preparation, exam completion and room turnover

Acquires and maintains knowledge of Radiation Safety, Hospital and Departmental Policies. Attends staff meetings, in‑services, and maintains appropriate CEU's in accordance with Massachusetts Radiation Control program and ARRT requirements

Maintains knowledge of location of emergency equipment, code carts and procedures to alert code teams

Mentors and assists in the training of Radiologic Technologist students and new staff in performing Radiologic exams, sterile technique, and proper stocking of supplies in radiographic rooms

Participates in the quality assurance plan for the Diagnostic Imaging program. Participates in the research and development of new exam and protocols

Enter the appropriate charges into the EMR accurately for all exams

Ensures that all exams of high quality and available for interpretation in a timely fashion

Follows workflow plan developed by the supervisor and lead technologist

Monitors the equipment performance and takes the appropriate measures to have the problems resolved (i.e. arrange service/repairs)

Consistently demonstrates effective communication, both written and verbal, with all departmental, hospital staff, and vendors

Performs all other duties as assigned or required to ensure efficient operation of the department and quality patient care

Working Conditions

Work in an area that can be noisy and have extreme temperature/ humidity variations

Exposure to ionizing radiation

Continuous standing, sitting and lifting

Must be able to lift and move 25 pounds of weight

Qualifications

Must have graduated from an approved program in Radiologic Sciences

Must maintain a current Massachusetts state license as a Radiologic technologist

Must maintain a current ARRT registry in Radiologic Sciences

New graduates must obtain ARRT certification within 1 year of start of employment

Must maintain a current BLS

Staff adheres to all I.C.A.R.E. Standards

Effectively and efficiently produce high quality radiographic imaging studies

Must be able to multi-task and think in a proactive manner

Experience

0-2 years’ experience as a Radiologic technologist

Must have completed a minimum of 2 years clinical internship via Radiologic Sciences program

Additional Job Details About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital: An affiliate of Mass General Brigham, the 171‑bed non‑profit community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain, is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. It values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 0

Employee Type Per Diem

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $26.15 - $37.40/Hourly

Grade 4

EEO Statement Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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