Cat Scan Technologist

Cape Cod Healthcare • Hyannis, MA

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About The Position

The Cat Scan Technologist performs CT scanning procedures requiring careful technical attention, independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The technologist operates the CT control console and related equipment, selects imaging techniques and protocols, and maintains equipment calibration. They position and support patients to obtain diagnostic images while following department procedures and health, safety, quality assurance, and infection-control standards.

The technologist explains procedures to patients, addresses questions and anxieties, supports patients’ physical and psychological needs, and assists physicians or nurses with patient monitoring and treatment. Duties include starting IVs for contrast-enhanced CT exams, providing or explaining oral-contrast instructions, administering contrast when authorized, documenting required information, evaluating images for technical quality, and promptly relaying emergent findings to a radiologist. The role also involves applying radiation-protection practices, maintaining radiology records and proficiency with EMR and PACS systems, coordinating work efficiently, following hospital policies and emergency plans, and maintaining patient confidentiality and professional service standards.

The position is identified as CT Technologist I, Grade S17R, Job Code 7554.

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 meet one of the following qualifications: current ARRT registration in CT; Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board certification in Cat Scan (CT); or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scanning procedures and operate the control console, imaging protocols, and peripheral equipment.
• Maintain, set up, adjust, and calibrate equipment, including daily recalibration.
• Position patients and adjust immobilization devices to obtain requested views while following safety, quality assurance, and infection-control standards.
• Receive imaging requests; explain procedures and answer patient questions to support cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Provide for patients’ physical and psychological needs during examinations and procedures.
• Assist physicians and nurses with patient monitoring and treatment during procedures.
• Record required information to maintain permanent records of anatomical or pathological data.
• Review CT images and cross-sectional anatomy and promptly report emergent findings to the radiologist.
• Start IVs for contrast-enhanced CT exams and provide or explain oral-contrast guidelines to patients or nurses.
• Apply radiation-protection principles, including beam restriction, shielding, and appropriate exposure factors.
• Apply ionizing radiation according to established practices and procedures.
• Coordinate work to maximize productivity and efficiency and complete work in a timely manner consistent with department policies.
• Evaluate images for technical quality and maintain proficiency with EMR and PACS systems.
• Maintain adequate radiology records to ensure proper identification.
• Assist physicians with contrast administration, or administer contrast 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 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: No Education Listed