"IR Technologist, Sign on bonus"

Position Summary

This role involves evaluating and preparing for interventional radiology (IR) procedures by ensuring optimized image quality, handling equipment and supplies, and assisting physicians during procedures while maintaining a supportive environment for patients and families. Additionally, it requires ongoing professional development, active participation in simulations and meetings, adherence to safety and communication protocols, and upholding core values of excellence and teamwork.

New hires may be eligible for up to $15,000.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reviews and evaluates requisitions for interventional radiology (IR) procedures and confirms procedure details with the IR physician, ensuring necessary equipment and supplies are ready.
2. Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to optimize image quality and minimize patient radiation exposure.
3. Prepares procedure trays, imaging parameters, and therapeutic equipment according to physician protocols, and is responsible for patient positioning, sterile preparation, and draping.
4. Assists during procedures by retrieving and handling surgical items and equipment, and may act as the physician's second scrub as needed.
5. Responds to the individual clinical condition and needs of each patient, creating a supportive environment for patients and families.
6. Collaborates with the IR team to assess and plan for the patient's physical and emotional well-being during procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Associates degree/Allied Health

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 yrs as X-ray technologist with strong OR experience preferred

License/Certification:

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
• BLS certification
• MA Rad Tech license

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.