CT Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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. Job Summary Under the general direction from the manager, the incumbent prepares, sets up and operates the CT Scanners following specific physician orders. 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. Obtains ARRT or NMTCB (R), (T) or (N) registration, applicable state licensure. 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.

Requirements

Certificate/Diploma in medical imaging required
ARRT or NMTCB Registry required
Massachusetts license required
BLS within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Associate's preferred
Advanced CT registry within one year

Responsibilities

Prepares, sets up and operates the CT Scanners following specific physician orders.
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.
Keeps abreast of all outpatient procedures/policies within the CT Dept.
Engages in additional duties as assigned.
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.

Benefits

$20,000 sign on bonus
Updated rates and competitive differentials
Flexible shift options
Day, Evening or Night shifts available
Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art CT scanners: dual energy CT, photon counting CT, portable and intra-operative CT
Exposure to highly specialized research and clinical imaging studies
2 Tech model
50% discount on MBTA passes
Parking for eve/night/weekends
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance: Starts day 1
PTO: up to 30 days annually new hires including hospital holidays
A hospital funded pension plus a 403(b) with company match