CT (CAT SCAN) Technologist - 12 hrs Nights

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Winchester, MA

124d

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, heal and to excel in service to our community by independently performing Computerized Tomography (CT) examinations meeting ACR imaging standards and maintaining safety standards using state-of-the-art CT scanners, power injectors, PACS, and other related medical imaging equipment. This professional technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety and patient experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• One year diagnostic technology experience.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team.
• ARRT registered in Radiology and CT.
• Massachusetts State license in Radiology and CT.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Advance education in CAT scan technology.
• One year of CT experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets, escorts, assesses, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable and fulfilling all safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders.
• Completes CT examinations following established exam protocols established by CT Radiologist.
• Administers contrast intravenously, assesses IV site and operates IV contrast injector.
• Enters examinations correctly, ensuring accurate and informative documentation and appropriate charges are entered.
• Electronically sends and stores images and data appropriately in PACS.
• Maintains all department records and logs to monitor quality and safety in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
• Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
• Transports and provides ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.
• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.
• Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols.
• Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.
• Coordinates work schedule with departmental supervisor and the Radiology Manager to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet our patients’ and physicians’ needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
• Support for achieving a healthy and balanced life.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees