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Tufts Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts

Breast Imaging Radiologist

Radiology 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$440K - $535K

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Job Description

  • Position Title: Breast Imaging Radiologist – Diagnostic Radiology
  • Location: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
  • Department: Department of Radiology
  • Position Type: Full-time or Part-Time Academic Rank: Assistant

Associate, or Full Professor (commensurate with experience) Join a department rooted in excellence. The Department of Radiology at Tufts Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Breast Imaging Radiologist to join our renowned Department of Radiology.

The Department of Radiology at Tufts Medical Center, was established by Alice Ettinger, MD, a pioneer in her field, Dr. Ettinger was responsible for introducing the spot film imaging technique to the United States.

The Department honors her legacy by contributing to groundbreaking academics and research that allows for care of the whole patient as opposed to just the image.

This is an opportunity to work with a close-knit team, at a level 1 trauma center, who provides renowned academic care that provides to a diverse patient population.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in breast imaging and diagnostic radiology, with proficiency in mammography, ultrasound, MRI, and image-guided biopsies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about advancing patient care and clinical research, and contributing to education and training of future radiologists at a leading academic medical center.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret and analyze diagnostic images to diagnose and determine appropriate treatment plans for patients with breast conditions, including mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and image-guided biopsies.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the health system, including oncologists, surgeons, and pathologists, to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and comprehensive continuative care for patients. Provide patient education on health conditions, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options.

Participate in the design, implementation, and interpretation of clinical research, especially in breast imaging and related fields. Clinical and non-clinical work-based incentives are available and paid annually at the time of annual performance review with the Chair.

Contribute to the academic mission of the Department of Radiology by mentoring and teaching medical students and residents, the most current advancements in imaging techniques, and clinical practices Weekday shifts (on site) are from 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. No weekend calls. Voluntary moonlight shifts on weekends are available if interested.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent degree. Board-certified or board-eligible in Radiology with a fellowship in Breast Imaging. A strong background in breast imaging modalities (mammography, ultrasound, MRI, image-guided biopsy). Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Elizabeth.Denson@tuftsmedicine.org or apply through the Tufts Medical Center careers page. The salary range for this position is $440,000.00 - $535,000.00 annually.

Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.

At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret and analyze diagnostic breast images to determine treatment plans while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of oncologists and surgeons. Contribute to the academic mission by mentoring medical students and residents and participating in clinical research.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Radiology with a fellowship in Breast Imaging. Proficiency in mammography, ultrasound, MRI, and image-guided biopsies is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical EducationMultidisciplinary CollaborationImage Interpretation

Radiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 74% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$488k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $461k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Breast Imaging Radiologist at Tufts Medicine a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Radiology — ranked against 751 active Radiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
59%
Relocation assistance
33%
Loan repayment
22% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Radiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 751 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tufts Medicine

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Boston, MA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage
No Weekend Calls
Voluntary Moonlighting