X-Ray Technologist
Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham & Women's Physicians Organization

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Technologist

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide advanced clinical quality patient care by producing radiologic images used for diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include completing x-rays efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient care to ensure an excellent patient experience.

Essential Functions

• Determine appropriate radiographic techniques based on anatomy and patient condition to obtain quality images.
• 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 safety standards.
• May assist Radiology Technologist Students and new staff with exams, sterile technique, and supply stocking.

Patient Care Requirement

Yes, this position requires direct patient care.

Required Credentials & Compliance (Onboarding)

• MMR Vaccine or Immunity Proof: Documentation of two measles, two mumps, and one rubella vaccine or two MMR vaccines, or proof of immunity via blood test.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30). No exemptions allowed. Pharmacy/provider administered flu mist accepted; self-administered not accepted.
• TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test within 3 months of start date; updated if >6 month break.
• Health Statement: Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date; updated if >6 month break.
• Criminal Background Check: Within 45 days prior to start; includes county and international searches if applicable.
• Massachusetts CORI Check: Completed within 30 days prior to start; includes criminal history from age 17 onward.
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation: Required if fit testing is needed for the role.
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form: Required for all initial assignments and extensions.
• Education Verification: Verified through background check company; must confirm highest education level achieved.
• SSN Trace: Must be run with criminal check covering last 7 years of addresses and aliases.
• National Sex Offender Check: Conducted within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Exclusion Checks: Includes OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid exclusion lists; updated annually.

Required Documents for Submission

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above) in the relevant skillset.
• Skills checklist.
• Candidate submission coversheet (current version).

Optional / Preferred Credentials

• Hepatitis B Vaccine or Immunity Proof: Strongly preferred but not required.
• Tdap Vaccine: Preferred if within last 10 years.
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray: If applicable, documentation required.
• TB Symptom Survey: If positive PPD, must be completed prior to start and updated annually.

This position requires adherence to strict health and safety protocols and thorough credential verification prior to onboarding.