Diagnostic X-Ray Technologist – Portable & OR
Boston, Massachusetts
Tufts Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Rad Tech

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Radiologic Technologist with experience in diagnostic radiology, specifically in general X-Ray procedures. The position involves working in a high-volume radiology department with a focus on portable chest X-rays (CXR), kidney-ureter-bladder (KUB) studies, and operating C-arm equipment for OR cases.

Work Environment & Duties

• Department has 3 main imaging rooms plus portable units.
• Coverage includes portables, OR, inpatient, and outpatient imaging.
• Average of 20 scans/studies per day.
• Equipment includes Carestream rooms and portables, Siemens room, and GE/Siemens/Phillips C-arms.
• No lead or supervisor coverage on 3rd shift or weekends.
• Radiologist available in-house.
• No IV starts required.
• Use of PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System) for imaging management.
• Orientation: 5 shifts specific to the unit/department.
• Shifts include Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 7 PM to 7 AM.
• Weekend work required (Saturday day shift currently needed).
• No holiday work or on-call/standby requirements.
• OR scrubs provided; otherwise, any scrub color is acceptable.
• No self-scheduling or block scheduling available.

Required Qualifications

• ARRT certification.
• Massachusetts State Radiography License.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Experience with OR and portable X-ray imaging is required.

Additional Notes

• High volume of portable and inpatient exams.
• Must be comfortable working independently during shifts without direct supervision on nights and weekends.