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Tufts Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts

Interventional Radiology Technologist

Imaging TechIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44.17-$56.32/hr

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Job Description

Offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus for new external hires

Schedule: 4x10's with a set day off. Rotating call shifts.

At Tufts Medical Center, Interventional Radiology is more than imaging—it’s where advanced technology, complex procedures, and patient-centered care come together.

As Boston’s academic medical center and a Level I Trauma Center, Tufts Medical Center offers IR professionals the opportunity to work alongside experienced physicians, nurses, technologists, and multidisciplinary teams while caring for a diverse and medically complex patient population.

Why You’ll Love Working at Tufts Medical Center

  • Garage parking — options available for a daily or monthly fee, paired with a dedicated shuttle service to Tufts Medical Center
  • Benefits starting Day 1 — including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous PTO package with 30 days off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
  • Career growth opportunities with pathways to train and advance into other radiology modalities
  • Retirement match with immediate 100% vesting in your contributions — your future starts building right away

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Interventional Radiology duties: Utilizes modalities such as MRIs, CTs, ultrasounds, etc., to provide images with minimal invasion.

A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs.

An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education.

Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

Perform interventional radiology procedures on assigned patients according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.

Perform interventional radiology 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. Work independently as required.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate degree in Radiology or related field.

2. Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT).

3. Radiologic Technologist state license eligible.

4. Two (2) years of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist.

5. Basic Life Support Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

1. X-Ray experience.

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. Independently perform interventional radiology procedures on patients as assigned according to policy and radiological standards.

2. Verify patient and procedure to be performed.

3. Provide clear and accurate instructions to patients.

4. Verify and perform correct imaging protocol, step, procedures, and scanner parameters for each patient.

5. Ensure patient and staff safety for equipment used.

6. Participate in ongoing education and training.

7. Perform quality control on equipment and devices as required.

8. Communicate with other staff/departments to coordinate care of patients.

9. Maintain supply stock and request stock to be ordered when necessary.

10. Keep all work areas clean and functional according to DPH and The Joint Commission.

11. May teach students and support new technologists.

Physical Requirements

1. Frequent standing, occasional sitting, walking, and lifting 30-35 lbs.

2. Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate radiology equipment.

3. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms.

4. Exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.

Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge of radiologic equipment, examinations, and procedures.

2. Knowledge of radiation safety protocols.

3. Good communication skills.

4. Good customer service skills.

5. Ability to organize and set priorities.

6. Ability to work independently.

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

$44.17 - $56.32 based on full-time equivalent

Key Responsibilities

Perform interventional radiology procedures on patients according to hospital policies and radiological standards. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, accurate, and timely diagnostic and treatment imaging.

Requirements

Requires an associate degree in radiology and current ARRT certification. Candidates must have at least two years of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist and hold a Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Radiologic technologyEquipment operationPrioritizationIndependent workClinical documentation

Interventional Radiology Technology Career Context

Of the 40 active Interventional Radiology Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Interventional Radiology Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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$59.85-$71.51/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.4
Better work-life than 20% of Interventional Radiology Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tufts Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, MA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Garage parking options with dedicated shuttle service
Benefits starting Day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
Generous PTO package with 30 days off
Career growth opportunities with pathways to train and advance into other radiology modalities
Retirement match with immediate 100% vesting