CT Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($15,000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. Base rate/starting rate: $47.00/hr. 36hw / Nights / 3-12 schedule Job Summary Under the general direction from the manager, the incumbent prepares, sets up and operates the CT Scanners following specific physician orders.

Requirements

Obtains ARRT or NMTCB (R), (T) or (N) registration, applicable state licensure.
Certificate/Diploma OR Associate's Degree OR Bachelor's Degree OR Master's Degree in Radiological Sciences required
Massachusetts Radiology License required
ARRT-CT preferred, required within one year of hire
Proficiency with Information management subsystem software and computed tomography CT imaging software.
Ability to use computers and computer systems, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and transcription, and workplace terminology.

Nice To Haves

Will consider graduates of a formal Radiologic Technology Training program with required license and registration

Responsibilities

Produces detailed computer-generated scans for diagnostic and interventional information.
Performs a variety of patient care tasks; assists patients onto scanner, verifies identification prior to scan, enters patient information into system from requisitions and ensures files are archived onto local media and networked to RELAY/PACS and completed properly in RIS.
Maintains facilities in proper order.
Must keep abreast of all outpatient procedures/policies within the CT Dept.
Engages in additional duties as assigned.
Competent in all routine outpatient CT exams.
Confirms correct patient and exam to be performed through patient confirmation and interview, patient history, medical record, appropriately modifying and documenting as needed to ensure accurate imaging and records.
Explains exam to patient taking into consideration individual physical, emotional and language needs; Ensures patient compliance and understanding
Adjusts scanners and injectors to correct settings for all exams to set automated and manual technical factors to safely image patients
Performs required imaging using the appropriate equipment according to department protocol and/or Radiologist request
Ensures exams are labeled correctly prior to transmission to PACS, ensures images successfully arrive in PACS
Adheres to all departmental and hospital policies