X-Ray Tech Jobs in Massachusetts
X-Ray Tech jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in the Boston metro, Worcester, and Springfield, where major health systems like Mass General Brigham, UMass Memorial Health, and Baystate Health maintain steady imaging departments and drive consistent hiring. Demand is strongest for techs with experience in fluoroscopy, computed tomography, and mobile or trauma imaging, with openings at every level from new-grad to lead tech. Massachusetts is one of the most active markets in the Northeast, supported by a dense network of academic medical centers, community hospitals, and outpatient imaging centers. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityPittsfield, MA
Cities hiring13
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation
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Radiology Tech, X-Ray
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Heywood Hospital
Radiology Tech, X-Ray
Gardner, Massachusetts
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X-Ray Tech
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Cape Cod Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
X-Ray Tech
Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Travel Radiology Technologist - X-Ray
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American Traveler
Travel Radiology Technologist - X-Ray
Groton, Massachusetts
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X-Ray/Radiology Tech
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White Glove Placement, Inc.
X-Ray/Radiology Tech
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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Travel Radiology Technologist - X-Ray
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American Traveler
Travel Radiology Technologist - X-Ray
South Weymouth, Massachusetts
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Radiology Tech, X-Ray
Heywood Hospital·Gardner, Massachusetts
Job functions:
$37.55 - $48.16/hr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
Hours: Per diem, Days, Evenings, Holiday rotating as needed
$37.55 - $48.16
Disclaimer
Job Summary:
Qualifications:
You Matter Here!
Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter!
Hours: Per diem, Days, Evenings, Holiday rotating as needed
$37.55 - $48.16
Disclaimer
We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization.
Job Summary:
Candidate will conduct interactions with everyone in a friendly courteous and respectful manner. Assures that all radiographs are of optimum quality. Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess radiographs to ensure all patients are well positioned and all anatomical information is on each view as ordered. Operates x-ray equipment for pre-determined equipment techniques to ensure proper radiograph including: all general diagnostic, fluoroscopic, portable and surgical equipment. Accurately enters orders into the Meditech computer system. Adheres to ALARA principles for Radiation Protection.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Assures that all radiographs are of optimum quality so that film repeat analysis is less than five percent.
- Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess radiographs to ensure all patients are well positioned and all anatomical information is on each view.
- Assures that all radiographs include markers, demographic information, and proper film density and contrast
- Operates all diagnostic equipment to ensure proper image quality.
- Operates x-ray equipment for pre-determined equipment techniques to ensure proper radiograph, including all general diagnostic, fluoroscopic, portable and surgical equipment.
- Assesses patients to ensure optimum exposure techniques. For women of childbearing age (specify ages suggest 13 – 55) appropriate precautions are taken to determine if the patient may be pregnant. For pregnant women, extra precautions are taken to minimize exposure to radioactive sonics and/or potentially harmful radiation.
- Assesses body part to be radiographed and determines appropriate technique to ensure appropriate radiation exposure and a quality radiograph.
- Utilizes collimation, safety measures and protective devices.
- Reviews orders for accuracy prior to start of examination to ensure that the appropriate exam is completed.
- Reviews physician orders to determine that the correct examination has been ordered based on the clinical history provided.
- Documents on the requisition that they have reviewed the order and initial they have completed the examination
- Completes patient orders and charges, ensures exams are scheduled, ensures film accuracy and patient information so that proper records can be maintained.
- Accurately enters orders and charging procedures into the Meditech Computer System.
- Operates the hospital computer system for scheduling of exams, film releases, film tracking, and entering of patient information into the Meditech Computer System.
- Coordinates work flow in MAB Radiology and performs all diagnostic image procedures in remote radiology setting.
- Operates hospital computerized scheduling module to ensure scheduling accuracy.
- Operates hospital computer film release system to ensure accuracy for film library staff.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients by assuring that sharp objects, toxic substances and other objects potentially harmful to children are not accessible.
- Assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips or trips. Makes readily available assistive devices for ambulation. Complies with policies and procedures relating to gait belts and similar devices.
- Is aware of the increased risk of falls, slips, and trips for elderly patients and visitors, and assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects and spills which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips, or trips.
- Is sensitive to the tendency of older patients to have hearing difficulties. Verifies that he or she is speaking with appropriate level of loudness so that the patient hears instructions, questions, and conversations with caregiver, but that offense is not given to the patient as the result of the voice being excessively loud. Is able to differentiate problems with hearing versus problems with comprehension.
- Correctly interprets verbal and nonverbal response pain management treatments. Takes appropriate action to minimize the patient’s level of pain by utilizing various pain management techniques and methods.
- Takes appropriate actions to assure physical security of children and complies with policies and procedures related to the prevention of neonate, infant and child abduction.
- Is aware of reduced endurance and strength present in many elderly, and provides accommodation for seating during extended interviews, discussions with secretaries, receptionists and other clerical personnel, or when the patient is waiting for transportation.
Statement of Other Duties
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
Functional Demands
Physical Requirements
Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands). Occasionally stoop (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist), crouches (bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine), and feels (perceiving attributes of items as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of the fingertips).
Organizational Expectations
Behavioral Attributes
The following behavioral attribute are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self confidence, self-control, customer service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and information seeking.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or equivalent experience
Minimum Work Experience
- Previous experience performing Radiology procedures or equivalent experience as determined by the department manager
Required Licenses
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification preferred. Must obtain within one year from date of hire
- Massachusetts License to practice Radiologic Technology required
- CPR Certification required
Required Skills
- Quality conscious, Interpersonal skill, flexible in achieving multiple tasks
- Dependable, organized, independent judgment, high technical skill.
Heywood Hospital
Radiology Tech, X-Ray
Gardner, Massachusetts
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$37.55 - $48.16/hr
CPR Certification
Job Description
Overview:
Hours: Per diem, Days, Evenings, Holiday rotating as needed
$37.55 - $48.16
Disclaimer
Job Summary:
Qualifications:
You Matter Here!
Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter!
Hours: Per diem, Days, Evenings, Holiday rotating as needed
$37.55 - $48.16
Disclaimer
We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization.
Job Summary:
Candidate will conduct interactions with everyone in a friendly courteous and respectful manner. Assures that all radiographs are of optimum quality. Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess radiographs to ensure all patients are well positioned and all anatomical information is on each view as ordered. Operates x-ray equipment for pre-determined equipment techniques to ensure proper radiograph including: all general diagnostic, fluoroscopic, portable and surgical equipment. Accurately enters orders into the Meditech computer system. Adheres to ALARA principles for Radiation Protection.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Assures that all radiographs are of optimum quality so that film repeat analysis is less than five percent.
- Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess radiographs to ensure all patients are well positioned and all anatomical information is on each view.
- Assures that all radiographs include markers, demographic information, and proper film density and contrast
- Operates all diagnostic equipment to ensure proper image quality.
- Operates x-ray equipment for pre-determined equipment techniques to ensure proper radiograph, including all general diagnostic, fluoroscopic, portable and surgical equipment.
- Assesses patients to ensure optimum exposure techniques. For women of childbearing age (specify ages suggest 13 – 55) appropriate precautions are taken to determine if the patient may be pregnant. For pregnant women, extra precautions are taken to minimize exposure to radioactive sonics and/or potentially harmful radiation.
- Assesses body part to be radiographed and determines appropriate technique to ensure appropriate radiation exposure and a quality radiograph.
- Utilizes collimation, safety measures and protective devices.
- Reviews orders for accuracy prior to start of examination to ensure that the appropriate exam is completed.
- Reviews physician orders to determine that the correct examination has been ordered based on the clinical history provided.
- Documents on the requisition that they have reviewed the order and initial they have completed the examination
- Completes patient orders and charges, ensures exams are scheduled, ensures film accuracy and patient information so that proper records can be maintained.
- Accurately enters orders and charging procedures into the Meditech Computer System.
- Operates the hospital computer system for scheduling of exams, film releases, film tracking, and entering of patient information into the Meditech Computer System.
- Coordinates work flow in MAB Radiology and performs all diagnostic image procedures in remote radiology setting.
- Operates hospital computerized scheduling module to ensure scheduling accuracy.
- Operates hospital computer film release system to ensure accuracy for film library staff.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients by assuring that sharp objects, toxic substances and other objects potentially harmful to children are not accessible.
- Assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips or trips. Makes readily available assistive devices for ambulation. Complies with policies and procedures relating to gait belts and similar devices.
- Is aware of the increased risk of falls, slips, and trips for elderly patients and visitors, and assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects and spills which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips, or trips.
- Is sensitive to the tendency of older patients to have hearing difficulties. Verifies that he or she is speaking with appropriate level of loudness so that the patient hears instructions, questions, and conversations with caregiver, but that offense is not given to the patient as the result of the voice being excessively loud. Is able to differentiate problems with hearing versus problems with comprehension.
- Correctly interprets verbal and nonverbal response pain management treatments. Takes appropriate action to minimize the patient’s level of pain by utilizing various pain management techniques and methods.
- Takes appropriate actions to assure physical security of children and complies with policies and procedures related to the prevention of neonate, infant and child abduction.
- Is aware of reduced endurance and strength present in many elderly, and provides accommodation for seating during extended interviews, discussions with secretaries, receptionists and other clerical personnel, or when the patient is waiting for transportation.
Statement of Other Duties
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
Functional Demands
Physical Requirements
Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands). Occasionally stoop (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist), crouches (bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine), and feels (perceiving attributes of items as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of the fingertips).
Organizational Expectations
Behavioral Attributes
The following behavioral attribute are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self confidence, self-control, customer service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and information seeking.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or equivalent experience
Minimum Work Experience
- Previous experience performing Radiology procedures or equivalent experience as determined by the department manager
Required Licenses
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification preferred. Must obtain within one year from date of hire
- Massachusetts License to practice Radiologic Technology required
- CPR Certification required
Required Skills
- Quality conscious, Interpersonal skill, flexible in achieving multiple tasks
- Dependable, organized, independent judgment, high technical skill.
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A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in X-Ray tech jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts radiologic technologist license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- ARRT certification in Radiography or an ARRT-recognized equivalent credential
- Completion of an accredited radiologic technology program from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated competency operating digital radiography and PACS imaging systems
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Ability to position patients safely and perform portable or fluoroscopy-assisted imaging
X-Ray Tech Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a x-ray tech in Massachusetts?
To work as an x-ray tech in Massachusetts, you must hold a Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program. You first complete an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in radiologic technology, then pass the ARRT Radiography exam. Once you have your ARRT credential, you submit your application to the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program. The state requires license renewal on a regular cycle with continuing education.
Which companies hire x-ray techs in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring x-ray techs in Massachusetts right now include American Traveler, PM Pediatrics Management, and Lila Sciences, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's high concentration of academic medical centers and community hospitals means openings appear across both large integrated systems and smaller regional facilities throughout the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most x-ray tech jobs?
The Massachusetts cities with the most x-ray tech openings are Pittsfield, Concord, and Boston. Boston drives the highest volume thanks to its cluster of academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, while Worcester and Springfield anchor strong regional markets supported by large systems like UMass Memorial Health and Baystate Health that serve broad suburban and rural catchment areas.
Are there remote x-ray tech jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. X-ray techs perform hands-on imaging that requires in-person patient contact, so the vast majority of roles are on-site. About 0% of x-ray tech openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve teleradiology support, quality assurance review, or education roles rather than direct patient imaging.
How can I get hired as a x-ray tech in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or limited-permit positions at large Massachusetts health systems such as Mass General Brigham or Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which regularly bring on new grads while they complete licensure. Techs transitioning from positions like radiology aide, patient transporter, or imaging support staff have a practical edge. Completing a clinical rotation at a Massachusetts facility through your accredited program and obtaining your Massachusetts Radiation Control Program license before applying strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to x-ray tech jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to x-ray tech jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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