CAT Scan Technologist I

Cape Cod Healthcare • Falmouth, MA

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About The Position

The CAT Scan Technologist performs CT scanning procedures requiring careful attention to technical detail, independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The role operates the CT console and peripheral equipment, selects appropriate imaging techniques and protocols, and maintains and calibrates equipment. The technologist prepares and positions patients, explains procedures, supports their physical and psychological needs, and assists physicians and nurses with monitoring and treatment as needed. Duties also include starting IVs for contrast-enhanced exams, providing oral contrast instructions, reviewing images and communicating emergent findings to the Radiologist, maintaining accurate records, and applying radiation protection, infection control, quality assurance, and safety practices. The technologist is expected to maintain knowledge of hospital and departmental policies, protect patient confidentiality, provide service excellence, and pursue required professional development and continuing education.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Valid Massachusetts State License from the Massachusetts Radiation Control Board in Radiography and CT.
• Must have current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in CT, or certification in Cat Scan (CT) from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTBC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scanning procedures and operate the control console and related peripheral hardware.
• Select appropriate imaging techniques and protocols.
• Maintain, set up, adjust, and calibrate equipment daily.
• Position patients and adjust immobilization devices to obtain the requested views while observing safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Receive radiologic study requests, explain procedures, answer patient questions, and support patient comfort and safety.
• Assist physicians and nurses with patient monitoring and treatment during procedures.
• Record required information and maintain adequate radiology records for identification and permanent documentation of findings.
• Review CT imaging and cross-sectional anatomy and relay emergent findings to the Radiologist.
• Start IVs for contrast-enhanced CT exams and provide or explain oral contrast guidelines to patients or nurses.
• Apply radiographic protection principles, including beam restriction, patient shielding, and appropriate exposure factors.
• Apply ionizing radiation according to established practices and procedures.
• Coordinate work to achieve productivity, efficiency, and timely completion in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Evaluate images for technical quality and maintain proficiency with EMR and PACS systems.
• Assist with administration of radiographic contrast media, or administer it directly when trained and authorized by the Radiologist.
• Maintain knowledge of departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including fire and disaster plans, and comply with infection control policies.
• Participate in professional growth and development and meet continuing education requirements directed by ARRT and Massachusetts State Licensing.
• Maintain ethical relationships and patient confidentiality.
• Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree