CT Technologist- 11am-1130pm

V R Della Infotech•Boston, MA

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established procedures, the CT Technologist operates CT equipment to acquire diagnostic images for physicians to use in diagnosing and treating pathologies. The role includes preparing and positioning patients, selecting appropriate imaging factors, explaining exams, providing care within the scope of license and training, and following departmental protocols and contrast-administration policies. The technologist may float among radiology clinics and divisions associated with BWH, including off-site clinics, as needed. The position also involves calibrating equipment, reporting malfunctions, completing paperwork and Radiology Information System functions, preparing and stocking equipment rooms, transporting and transferring patients, and maintaining effective communication with hospital personnel. The technologist participates in staff meetings, in-services, continuing education, research, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities. The role may include instructing students and other personnel, on-call coverage, and flexibility for shift coverage and overtime.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Current Massachusetts State Radiologic and CT Technologist licenses.
Registered in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.
Level 1 trauma experience is required.
Siemens experience is required.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical or emotional stress.
Analytical ability to acquire and effectively use knowledge of imaging processes, techniques, procedures, and cross-sectional anatomy.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist, preferred.
At least one year of experience in CT, preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate CT equipment to obtain diagnostic images according to departmental protocols.
Prepare, position, and immobilize patients, use protective shielding as needed, and select appropriate imaging factors for the designated body areas.
Explain examinations to patients while considering their physical and emotional needs, maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct, and providing care within the scope of license and training.
Maintain effective working relationships and communication with departmental and other hospital personnel.
Calibrate and verify equipment operation each workday and notify appropriate personnel about malfunctions or needed repairs.
Complete paperwork and Radiology Information System functions for each exam, including scheduling, completing exams, and transferring images to PACS.
Perform venipuncture for contrast administration under a radiologist’s direction and follow hospital and departmental contrast-administration policies and procedures.
Attend staff meetings and in-services and maintain continuing education units in accordance with Massachusetts licensure and ARRT requirements.
May oversee and instruct personnel and students in medical radiography, CT, or nuclear medicine.
Prepare equipment rooms and supplies for patient exams and daily use, and stock rooms as needed.
Participate in departmental research, quality assurance, and quality improvement projects, including cost-containment activities.
Assume on-call responsibilities and remain flexible for shift coverage and overtime as needed.
Rotate among department divisions and off-site clinics as required, cooperate with personnel, and promote departmental harmony.
Transport and transfer patients according to established procedures and departmental guidelines.
Use independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative under pressure when performing patient exams.
Perform other duties as directed.