Job Description

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, MIT Health, performs radiologic imaging for diagnostic purposes, works independently using extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and radiation physics and radiation dosage to ensure high-quality diagnostic images; performs diagnostic general radiology procedures on infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients on designated areas of the body as requested by a physician; confirms appropriate clinical data, obtains patient history, and uses the lowest possible dose to provide high quality images for the interpreting radiologist; and communicating effectively with patients as well as other members of the health care team, the technologist provides for the emotional, physical well-being, and safety of the patient while maintaining strict standards of patient confidentiality.