Senior Radiographer

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Senior Radiographer to deliver high-quality pediatric diagnostic imaging in a fast-paced academic medical center. You will perform and coordinate complex radiographic procedures, ensure radiation safety, and optimize image quality using advanced equipment and PACS. This role includes mentoring technologists and students, collaborating closely with pediatricians, nurses, and radiologists, and supporting research and teaching. You'll help enhance protocols, uphold regulatory standards, and provide family-centered, compassionate care in a mission-driven, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate complex pediatric radiographic exams following physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Ensure radiation safety and adherence to ALARA principles for patients, families, and staff.
• Operate and troubleshoot radiographic equipment, PACS, and related imaging systems.
• Assess patients and families, explaining procedures and providing supportive, age-appropriate care.
• Review images for diagnostic quality and collaborate with radiologists on additional views or repeats.
• Mentor and precept junior technologists and students, promoting best practices and safety.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EMR, RIS, and regulatory logs.
• Participate in quality improvement, protocol optimization, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support clinical research and teaching activities within the department.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate efficient, family-centered care.

Required Skills

• Diagnostic radiography
• Pediatric imaging techniques
• Radiation safety and ALARA practices
• PACS/RIS operation
• Patient positioning and immobilization
• Venipuncture/contrast administration
• Quality assurance and image review
• EMR documentation
• Emergency response in clinical settings
• Interdisciplinary clinical collaboration