Radiology Technologist

## Radiology Technologist Apply:
Hingham, MA:
Part time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
R-23559
** If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
**** Requisition Number:
** R-23559
** Facility:
** LOC
0022 - 2 Pond Park Road2 Pond Park Road Hingham, MA 02043
** Department Name:
** SSH Imaging Diagnostic 2

PPK
** Status:
** Part time
** Budgeted

Hours:

** 16
* * Shift:
** Day (United States of America)
Under the direction of the Department Manager, performs interpretive, patient care and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.
** Compensation Pay Range:**$37.37 - $50.30
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**** 1 - Patient Care
** a
- Confirm patient’s identity.
b
- Evaluate patient’s ability to understand and comply with requirements for the requested examination.
c
- Explain and confirm patient’s preparation (e.g., diet restrictions, preparatory medications) prior to radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations.
d
- Examine radiographic requisition to verify accuracy and completeness of information (e.g., patient history, clinical diagnosis).
e
- Sequence imaging procedures to avoid residual contrast material affecting future exams.
f
- Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients (e.g., IV’s, oxygen) during the radiographic procedures.
g
- Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty.
h
- Communicate scheduling delays to waiting patients.
i
- Verify or obtain patient consent as necessary (e.g., contrast studies).
j
- Explain procedure instructions to patient or patient’s family.
** 2 -** **(continued from #
1)
** a
- Practice standard precautions.
b
- Follow appropriate procedures when in contact with patient in isolation.
c
- Select immobilization devices, when indicated, to prevent patient’s movement and/or ensure patients safety.
d
- Use proper body mechanics and/or mechanical transfer devices when assisting patient.
e
- Prior to administration of contrast agent, gather information to determine appropriate dosage, and to determine if patient is at increased risk of adverse reaction.
f
- Confirm type of contrast media and prepare for administration.
g
- Use sterile or aseptic technique and prepare for administration.
h
- Observe patient after administration of contrast media to detect adverse reactions.
i
- Recognize need for prompt medical attention and administer emergency care.
j
- Explain post-procedural instructions to patient or patient’s family.
** 3** - **(continued from #2)
** a
- Maintain confidentiality of patient’s information.
b
- Document required information on patient’s medical record (e.g., radiographic requisitions, radiographs).
c
- Quality assures exams performed to capture the technical and room time.
d
- Performs work of equal skill, effort and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increase responsibility.
** 4**
- ** Radiation Protection
** a
- Clean, disinfect or sterilize facilities and equipment, and dispose of contaminated items in preparation for next examination.
b
- Evaluate the need for and use of protective shielding.
c
- Take appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient.
d
- Question female patient of child-bearing age about possible pregnancy and take appropriate action (i.e., document response, contact physician).
e
- Restrict beam to limit exposure area, improve image quality, and reduce radiation dose.
f
- Set kVp, mA and time or automatic exposure system to achieve optimum image quality, safe operating conditions, and minimum radiation dose.
g
- Prevent all unnecessary persons from remaining in area during x-ray exposure.
h
- Take appropriate precautions to minimize occupation radiation exposure.
i
- Wear a personnel monitoring device while on…