Radiology Technician
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Radiology Technician - Massachusetts (Newton)

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology Technician
• Location: Newton, Massachusetts
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Determine appropriate radiographic techniques based on anatomy and patient condition to obtain quality images for radiologists.
• Provide advanced clinical patient care as needed.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, including transporting, transferring, immobilizing, and positioning patients.
• Explain procedures to patients considering their physical and emotional needs.
• Record digital images for radiologist interpretation.
• Maintain pertinent records.
• Provide radiation protection following prescribed safety standards.
• May assist Radiology Technologist students and new staff with radiologic exams, sterile technique, and stocking supplies.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in Diagnostic Imaging required.
• Experience cannot substitute for degree.

Licenses & Certifications

• State Radiologic Technologist License (required).
• Registered Technologist (ARRT-R) certification (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Experience

• Radiology Technician experience with multiple patient populations preferred.
• Required years of experience: 3 years (higher end of 2-3 years preferred).

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience.

Required Credentials & Compliance (Onboarding Requirements)

• Radiologic Technologist license and ARRT certification verification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date, updated annually.
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions.
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender check.
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above).
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.
• Education verification through background check.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start and annually.

Additional Notes

• MA Conditional Licenses are not accepted.
• No religious exemptions for fit testing or influenza vaccine.
• Flu-mist administered by pharmacy/provider accepted; self-administered flu mist not accepted.
• Positive TB skin test requires negative chest x-ray documentation.
• All credentialing and compliance documents must be current and updated as required.