Temp - Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT) (Afternoons) Pittsfield MA

Bestica•Pittsfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a CT/X-Ray Tech position, primarily focused on CT, but X-ray experience is also required. The technologist will perform a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and critical thinking, with the initiative to apply appropriate skills to facilitate a diagnosis. Responsibilities may include assigned independent duties by Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, Operations Manager, or NARH Facility Director. Proper client care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures is essential. The role may involve supervision or instruction of department personnel. Excellent communication skills in written, verbal, and Tiger Text formats are necessary. The technologist must practice infection control in compliance with departmental, hospital policies, and OSHA standards, and maintain patient confidentiality. Proficiency in operating PACS, HIS, and RIS computer systems is required, as is the ability to operate and troubleshoot CR, DR, CT, and PACs applications. Annual mandatory education, including bloodborne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation, must be completed, and department competencies maintained. Technologists will perform primary diagnostic Radiology and CT Scan tasks, including IV insertion and injections.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years current CT experience
ARRT (CT) Certification
Meditech Expanse experience
Ability to function independently and proficiently in a high stress, work intensive environment.
Traveler must have their own vehicle for this need
Computed Tomography current to 1 year
1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (CT) Certification
Massachusetts Radiology license
Active American Heart Association BLS

Nice To Haves

X-ray experience is also required

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and critical thinking.
Apply appropriate skills to facilitate a diagnosis.
Provide proper care of the client in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Practice infection control in clinical practice in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and OSHA standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Demonstrate proper operation of PACS, HIS and RIS computer systems.
Demonstrate ability to operate and trouble shoot CR, DR, CT, and PACs applications.
Complete annual mandatory education to include bloodborne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation.
Maintain department competencies as required.
Perform primary diagnostic Radiology and CT Scan tasks including IV insertion and injections.