Part Time CT Technologist - New Enhanced Rates coming this Fall!

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

South Shore Health is looking to grow their talented and dedicated CT Technologist team. This part-time position offers competitive pay rates with new rates coming this Fall, generous shift differentials, and flexible shift options. The role involves participating in technical duties directly involved with the CT Scanner, including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for effective utilization of the unit. The position offers exposure to a Level II Adult Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and the third busiest Emergency Department in the state. Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision insurance starting day 1, and free parking/shuttle for all employees.

Requirements

• Formal training in Radiology Technology of AMA approved program.
• Minimum of three to four (3–4) years Radiologic experience and special procedures experience preferred.
• One (1) year exposure or training in CT to be proficient.
• Computed Tomography (CT) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• Computed Tomography (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts)
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) within 180 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three to four (3–4) years Radiologic experience and special procedures experience preferred.
• One (1) year exposure or training in CT to be proficient.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment for proper diagnostic imaging by cleaning daily, noting system problems to alert service engineers, alerting supervisors of system problems, and maintaining supplies by stocking rooms daily.
• Sets up and adjusts equipment dependent on the exam, calibrates the unit, sets controls according to exam standards for slice thickness and bed increment, and checks all dose limits that will be needed for each exam being performed.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements, explains and prepares the patient for the exam requested, goes to waiting room, dressing rooms and corridors to accept patient, assesses patient needs, explains procedure to patients, and answers all questions patient may have about examination.
• Assists in the administration and administers appropriate contrast agents in order to render specific organs or systems more opaque, performing IV access using sterile technique for administration of contrast and marking all I.V. supplies properly.
• Reviews patient charts and requests with the Radiologist to assure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained, reviews patient charts checking physician orders, reviews with the Radiologist requests and charts for proper examination, and communicates with patient units to assure timely transport and completion of exam request.
• Quality controls all images, maintains inventory and adheres to safety regulations, checks all images to assure quality of exam, checks all image transfers complete and correct using image transfer management equipment, adheres to safety regulations for both patient and employee safety, checks inventory of contrast, IV supplies and paper products daily, and trains department personnel, including students, on how to perform a CAT Scan.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain the maximum diagnostic image corresponding to body parts, reviews exam request to determine area of interest, uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, and follows set department protocols for imaging area of interest.
• Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices, including progress in knowledge of new department-related technology and progress in knowledge of new technology instituted hospital-wide.
• Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment, performing final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information prior to the start of any invasive procedures, verifying patient according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications, following approved procedure for verifying MD orders, complying with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines, consistently following the South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites, making appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times, adhering to respiratory etiquette guidelines, adhering to universal precautions, appropriately disposing of hazardous materials, and adhering to electrical safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates with new rates coming this Fall
• Generous shift differentials
• Flexible shift options including full-time, part-time and per diem
• Day, evening or night shifts available with NO CALL!
• New GE motion syringe-less injectors
• Exposure to a Level II Adult Trauma Center, Level III NICU and the third busiest Emergency Department in the state
• Free Parking/Shuttle for all employees
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance: Starts day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree