CT Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

22h•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

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 ($20,000) 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. Starting rate/new grad rate: $44.76/hr. 36 hours available with flexible shifts - weekends/evenings/days/overnights! Job Summary The Computed Tomography Technologist is involved in hands on patient care. The Computed Tomography Technologist manages room workflow and facilitates care of patients in conjunction with the Computed Tomography Supervisor. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under general supervision and following established procedures and protocols facilitates Computed Tomography examinations for all patients. Checks for contrast allergies and contraindications for all patients. Verifies accuracy of protocols prior to exams. Adheres to policies and procedures for daily operations. Works with the Computed Tomography Supervisor to ensure that the imaging standards are maintained. Participates in the research and development of new exam and protocols. Enters the appropriate charges in EMR accurately for all exams. Ensures that all exams are of high quality and available for interpretation in a timely fashion. Follows workflow plan developed by the supervisor and alerts the supervisor to problems as necessary to a changing environment. Recommends changes to the protocol that would improve the overall quality and care for the patient. Participates in the quality assurance plan for the Computed Tomography program. Actively participates in plan of action in accordance with workflow needs. Monitors the equipment performance and takes the appropriate measures to have the problems resolved (i.e. arrange service/repairs). Performs equipment QC on scanners, temperature checks on contrast warmer and refrigerator. Maintains competency on injectors, POCT devices etc. Consistently demonstrates effective communication, both written and verbal, with all departmental, hospital staff, and vendors. Performs all other duties as assigned or required to ensure efficient operation of the department and quality patient care.

Requirements

Must have graduated from an approved program in Radiologic Sciences
Massachusetts Department of Public Health licensure for Radiologic Technologist and CT, required.
ARRT registry in Radiologic Sciences, required.
ARRT registry in Computed Tomography, required.
BCLS, required.
Staff adheres to all I.C.A.R.E. Standards
Effectively and efficiently produce high quality radiographic imaging studies
Must be able to multi-task and think in a proactive manner

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a licensed technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision and following established procedures and protocols facilitates Computed Tomography examinations for all patients.
Checks for contrast allergies and contraindications for all patients.
Verifies accuracy of protocols prior to exams.
Adheres to policies and procedures for daily operations.
Works with the Computed Tomography Supervisor to ensure that the imaging standards are maintained.
Participates in the research and development of new exam and protocols.
Enters the appropriate charges in EMR accurately for all exams.
Ensures that all exams are of high quality and available for interpretation in a timely fashion.
Follows workflow plan developed by the supervisor and alerts the supervisor to problems as necessary to a changing environment.
Recommends changes to the protocol that would improve the overall quality and care for the patient.
Participates in the quality assurance plan for the Computed Tomography program.
Actively participates in plan of action in accordance with workflow needs.
Monitors the equipment performance and takes the appropriate measures to have the problems resolved (i.e. arrange service/repairs).
Performs equipment QC on scanners, temperature checks on contrast warmer and refrigerator.
Maintains competency on injectors, POCT devices etc.
Consistently demonstrates effective communication, both written and verbal, with all departmental, hospital staff, and vendors.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required to ensure efficient operation of the department and quality patient care.