Radiographer - Full-Time Days
Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital(BWFH)

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($15,000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Full-Time Days - 40 Hours/Week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30a - 6p

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.

PRINCIPLE 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.

• Enters 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.

About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.

At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

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

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

EEO Statement
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospitalis an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

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