Cat Scan Technologist

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

The Cat Scan Technologist performs CT scanning procedures that require close attention to technical detail and the independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic imaging. The role operates the scan console and related peripheral equipment, selects imaging techniques and protocols, and maintains, sets up, adjusts, and calibrates equipment daily. The technologist positions and cares for patients during CT examinations, explains procedures, answers questions, and supports patient safety and comfort. Duties include starting IVs for contrast-enhanced CT exams, providing or explaining oral contrast guidelines, assisting physicians or nurses with patient monitoring and treatment, and administering contrast media when trained and authorized. The technologist evaluates image quality and cross-sectional anatomy, promptly communicates emergent findings to the Radiologist, maintains required imaging records, and uses EMR and PACS systems. The position applies radiation-protection practices and follows department and hospital procedures, including infection control and emergency plans. The technologist coordinates work to support timely and efficient completion of studies, maintains patient confidentiality and ethical relationships, provides service excellence, and participates in professional development and continuing education. Other related duties may be assigned.

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

Responsibilities

Perform CT scanning procedures and operate the scan control console and peripheral equipment.
Select appropriate imaging techniques and protocols.
Set up, adjust, maintain, and calibrate CT equipment daily.
Position patients and use immobilization devices as needed to obtain requested images while following safety, quality assurance, and infection-control procedures.
Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and provide for their physical and psychological needs, safety, and comfort.
Assist physicians and/or nurses with monitoring and treatment of patients during procedures.
Record required information and maintain radiology records that ensure proper patient identification.
Review CT images and cross-sectional anatomy promptly 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 radiation-protection principles, including beam restriction, patient shielding, and appropriate exposure factors, to minimize radiation exposure.
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 and procedures.
Evaluate images for technical quality and maintain proficiency with EMR and PACS systems.
Assist with contrast-media administration or administer contrast directly when trained and authorized by the Radiologist.
Follow departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including fire and disaster plans and infection-control requirements.
Participate in professional development and meet continuing-education requirements directed by the 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.