CT TECHNOLOGIST

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Winchester, MA

13d • $47 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, heal and to excel in service to our community by independently performing Computerized Tomography (CT) examinations meeting ACR imaging standards and maintaining safety standards using state-of-the-art CT scanners, power injectors, PACS, and other related medical imaging equipment. This professional technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety and patient experience. Job Description: QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology Preferred: Advance education in CAT scan technology Experience: Required: One year diagnostic technology Preferred: One year of CT Other Skills/Knowledge: Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS: Required: ARRT registered in Radiology and CT Massachusetts State license in Radiology and CT LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Basic Life Support POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Neonates, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: On-call: Rotation required to cover the hospital location Schedule requirements: Required to regularly rotate through days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary Travel requirements: May be scheduled at any of the CT locations REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to CT Supervisor Not responsible for supervising the work of others JOB FUNCTIONS As part of the Radiology team, the Computerized Tomography Technologist: Greets, escorts, assesses, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable and fulfilling all safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders. Completes CT examinations following established exam protocols established by CT Radiologist. Administers contrast intravenously, assesses IV site and operates IV contrast injector. Enters examinations correctly, ensuring accurate and informative documentation and appropriate charges are entered. Electronically sends and stores images and data appropriately in PACS. Maintains all department records and logs to monitor quality and safety in accordance with departmental policies. Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety. Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life. Transports and provides ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary. Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures. Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork. Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols. Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks. Coordinates work schedule with departmental supervisor and the Radiology Manager to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet our patients’ and physicians’ needs. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS Procedures and patient type vary based on location. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors. It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties. Requires working in an area in which there is exposure to radiation. It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties. Requires working in an area in which there is exposure to radiation. The list below is intended to describe the physical and sensory ability requirements of the position; however those requirements may vary, sometimes considerably, based on meeting patient and operational needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology
• One year diagnostic technology
• For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team
• ARRT registered in Radiology and CT
• Massachusetts State license in Radiology and CT
• Basic Life Support
• Rotation required to cover the hospital location
• Required to regularly rotate through days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• May be scheduled at any of the CT locations

Nice To Haves

• Advance education in CAT scan technology
• One year of CT

Responsibilities

• Greets, escorts, assesses, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable and fulfilling all safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders.
• Completes CT examinations following established exam protocols established by CT Radiologist.
• Administers contrast intravenously, assesses IV site and operates IV contrast injector.
• Enters examinations correctly, ensuring accurate and informative documentation and appropriate charges are entered.
• Electronically sends and stores images and data appropriately in PACS.
• Maintains all department records and logs to monitor quality and safety in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
• Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
• Transports and provides ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.
• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.
• Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols.
• Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.
• Coordinates work schedule with departmental supervisor and the Radiology Manager to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet our patients’ and physicians’ needs.

Benefits

• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
• More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.
• Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging.
• We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.
• While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees