CT Scan Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

2d•$48 - $71

About The Position

The CT Scan Technologist performs CT examinations, including scans of the head, chest, abdomen, and extremities, and other procedures ordered by the radiologist. The role includes operating CT equipment and related devices, following department protocols and radiologist instructions, administering oral and intravenous contrast, starting and monitoring IV lines, developing and critiquing film, documenting contrast reactions, and completing equipment startup, calibration, and shutdown procedures. The technologist takes call according to schedule and responds to scan requests; emergency requests require arrival at the hospital within 45 minutes of notification. The role also involves professional interactions with patients, coworkers, and medical staff, assisting with student radiographer training, supporting efficient patient flow and room use, stocking supplies, completing clerical duties, following universal precautions and aseptic technique, and producing accurate electronic and written exam records. The technologist is expected to pursue continuing education and perform other related duties as directed. This is a 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. It is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus. The listed base pay range is $48.00–$71.33 per hour. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Two years of formal radiologic technology training.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
A Massachusetts license in Radiography.
Good interpersonal skills.
Meet ARRT standards and Massachusetts state licensing standards.

Responsibilities

Perform CT scans of the head, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other procedures ordered by the radiologist.
Operate CT computers and consoles, laser cameras, a Medrad injector, and a Dinamap blood pressure monitor.
Follow department protocols and directives from the supervising radiologist.
Administer oral and intravenous contrast material and start and monitor intravenous lines.
Develop and critique film, and record contrast reactions in the reaction book and computer.
Follow equipment startup, calibration, and shutdown procedures.
Take call according to schedule and respond to scan requests; arrive at the hospital within 45 minutes of notification for emergency requests.
Interact professionally and courteously with patients, coworkers, and medical staff.
Assist in training student radiographers.
Use time productively to support patient flow, room use, supply stocking, and clerical work; keep patient wait times to a minimum.
Follow universal precaution guidelines, attend the yearly blood-borne pathogens/OSHA in-service, and practice aseptic technique when necessary.
Complete accurate computer and written records for each exam, including Meditech entries and requisition/film/film-jacket correlation.
Pursue continuing education through department and hospital programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses, and meet ARRT and Massachusetts licensing standards.
Perform other similar or related duties as required or directed by supervisors.