Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology

Company: MelroseWakefield Healthcare
Location: Melrose
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can't wait to grow alongside you.COMPANY DESCRIPTIONMelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.JOB DESCRIPTIONUnder the direction of the Manager, performs a wide variety of duties to provide diagnostic Radiologic services to hospital patients, both in-patient and out-patient, in accordance with physicians orders.QUALIFICATIONSEducation:1. Graduation from an AHA approved school of Radiologic technology. 2. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. 3. Must be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health/Radiation Control Program.4. CPR certification required.Experience:Requires two years directly related student experience to become proficient in all duties performedSkills/Abilities:1. Ability to manage physically aggressive patients2. Ability to transport patients from wheelchair or patient slide board to table3. Ability to move portable x-ray machine to examination site4. Ability to lift 30-35 pounds with assistance using good mechanical body position5. Ability to wear protective lead aprons and lead gloves during examinations6. Ability to perform tasks for a long period of time, i.e. special procedures7. Manual dexterity to operate radiographic equipmentTufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.

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