CT Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Chelsea, MA

20d•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 Per-diem, MGH Chelsea Outpatient Under the general direction from the manager, the incumbent prepares, sets up and operates the CT scanners following specific physician orders and protocols. Produces detailed computer-generated scans of patient's head/body for diagnostic and interventional information. Performs a variety of patient care tasks; assists patients on and off the 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 while maintaining flexibility and adaptability to departmental needs.

Requirements

Obtains ARRT or NMTCB (R), (T) or (N) registration, applicable state licensure(s) – (Radiography)(Computed Tomography)
Certificate/Diploma in medical imaging required
ARRT (R) or (T) or NMTCB Registry required
MA state licensure(s) (R) (T) or (N) License required
CT Certification required within 1 year
BLS required within 90 days

Nice To Haves

Associate's preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares, sets up and operates the CT scanners following specific physician orders and protocols.
Produces detailed computer-generated scans of patient's head/body for diagnostic and interventional information.
Performs a variety of patient care tasks; assists patients on and off the 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 while maintaining flexibility and adaptability to departmental needs.
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 and is able 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.