CT technologist 1

Beth Israel Lahey Health

2d•$47 - $69•Onsite

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. The CT Technologist I is under the supervision of the Senior CT Management Team and performs duties pertaining to the CT scanner in a structured training environment. This role supports the development of technical skills, clinical judgment, and competency in computerized axial tomography systems. The position is designed for new graduates or technologists early in their careers, with progression toward independent practice.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology required.
Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist license required. (Temporary MA license acceptable for new graduates)
ARRT registration or eligible required in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, or Computed Tomography.
Must obtain ARRT (R) certification within 3 months of hire, if new grad.
Must obtain ARRT (CT) certification within 12 months of hire.
0–1 year related work experience required
New graduates from accredited Radiologic Technology programs are encouraged to apply
New hires will have 30 days to provide BLS certification. Certification must be with the American Heart Association (AHA)
Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and basic Microsoft Office programs which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

Progression toward independent practice.
Successful attainment of ARRT (R) and ARRT (CT) certifications within defined timeframes
Employees who successfully obtain ARRT (CT) certification, complete departmental competency requirements, and successfully fulfill structured clinical training milestones will be eligible for advancement to CT Technologist II.

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patients for CT examinations of various parts of the body, ensuring proper alignment and image quality
Enters instructions into the system for scan procedures and assists with monitoring scan performance
Assists in evaluating scan results for quality and completeness, with guidance as needed
Participates in image reconstruction, post-processing, and image quality review activities under supervision.
Supports radiologists and team members in routine imaging procedures and workflow
Responds to patient physical and psychological needs and explains procedures clearly to reduce anxiety
Uses proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact
Observes patient condition and reports any changes to the nurse or physician
Maintains accurate and complete records related to procedures performed
Ensures exams are appropriately transmitted to PACS and related systems
Participates in daily room checks, equipment readiness, and inventory processes
Participates in quality assurance activities including equipment readiness checks, phantom testing, image quality review, and departmental quality initiatives.
Reports incidents affecting patient care through appropriate reporting systems
Participates in a structured onboarding and training program
Participates in clinical rotations across East and West campus CT locations to develop competency in a broad range of CT procedures, patient populations, and clinical workflows.
Develops competency in CT procedures through progressive responsibility and supervision
Successfully completes departmental competency requirements, clinical procedure documentation, and CT training milestones as part of a structured clinical development program.