- Offering a $15,000 sign on bonus for new external hires!
- Step into a role where you can shape the future of Radiology!
- At Melrose Wakefield Hospital, we’re looking for a passionate Radiology Clinical Instructor to help guide and mentor the next generation of radiologic technologists.
- In this rewarding role, you’ll facilitate and oversee the clinical education experience for students in the Medical Radiography Program — helping aspiring professionals build confidence, sharpen their skills, and grow into exceptional caregivers.
- This is more than a teaching position — it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on young radiology professionals entering the field while staying connected to the clinical environment you love.
- If you’re passionate about Radiology, mentorship, and developing future talent, this is your chance to inspire the next generation at a respected community hospital within Tufts Medicine.
Schedule
- Monday -
- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm or 9:00am - 5:30pm. No weekends required. Job Overview This position is responsible for facilitating and overseeing activities of students in the Medical Radiography Program. This position is responsible for performing radiologic procedures on assigned patients according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital. Perform radiologic procedures that follow radiological standards in a safe, accurate and timely manner, meet the American College of Radiology (ACR) imaging standards and allow the radiologist and/or physician to make a radiological diagnosis. Responsible for designated areas and/or procedures as assigned. Work cooperatively within departments and other service lines to create a system of quality health care.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
1. Associate degree in Radiology or related field. 2. Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT). 3. Radiologic Technologist state license or license eligible. 4. Four (4) years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. Five (5) years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist. 3. Two (2) years of experience in a Radiology educational role Duties and
Responsibilities
- The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. In coordination with the Medical Radiography Program Director, serve as the classroom clinical instructor / preceptor / supervisor for students. 2. In cooperation and consultation with the Medical Radiography Program Director, follow the program curriculum plan, develop, implement the daily, weekly and semester classes and clinical rotation schedules for students. 3. Following the Program’s established clinical curriculum, perform appropriate evaluation and clinical competency performance assessments on assigned students and assure adequate availability of appropriate clinical cases for students to achieve stated clinical goals and objectives. 4. Organize and implement department policy / procedure orientation sessions for assigned students and appropriate Program faculty. 5. Provide input on the progress of all assigned students toward achievement of their class or clinical performance goals and objectives and assist in filling out student evaluations online. 6. Oversee assigned students’ maintenance of their clinical activity log sheets and provide clinical activity summary data. 7. Provide input on issues which may be useful in enhancing the student’s educational experience in class or at their site
- and/or- in facilitating student success. Act as liaison between the Imaging Department and the Medical Radiography Program. 8. Provide academic advice for matriculating and prospective program students. 9. Coordinate and manage the in-service program for students and staff. 10. Under the direction of the Director, acts as trainer and mentor for all new hires in the department. 11. Perform radiologic procedures on patients as assigned according to policy and radiological standards. 12. Verify patient and procedure to be performed. 13. Provide clear and accurate instructions to patients. 14. Verify and perform correct imaging protocol, step, procedures, and scanner parameters for each patient. 15. Ensure patient and staff safety for equipment used. 16. Participate in ongoing education and training. 17. Perform quality control on equipment and devices as required. 18. Communicate with other staff/departments to coordinate care of patients. 19. Maintain supply stock and request stock to be ordered when necessary. 20. Keep all work areas clean and functional according to DPH and The Joint Commission. Physical Requirements: 1. Ability to transport patients (including aggressive ones) from wheelchair or patient slide board to table. 2. Ability to move portable x-ray machine to examination site. 3. Occasionally sitting, frequently standing, walking, and lifting 30-35 lbs. 4. Ability to wear protective lead aprons and lead gloves during examinations. 5. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate radiology equipment. 6. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations; observe patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms. Skills & Abilities: 1. Interpersonal skills needed to work with and support faculty, staff, and students. 2. Teaching abilities in the clinical settings. 3. Knowledge of radiographic equipment, examinations, and procedures that require contrast agents. 4. Knowledge of patient transfers and positioning techniques. 5. Knowledge of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety. 6. Ability to organize responsibilities, make decisions, and critical thinking skills. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range: $40.53 - $51.67 Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.
