CT Technologist

Berkshire Health Systems • Pittsfield, MA

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About The Position

Performs a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and critical thinking, applying appropriate skills to facilitate diagnosis. The technologist may receive independent responsibilities from the Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, Operations Manager, or NARH Facility Director, and may be assigned supervisory or instructional responsibilities for department personnel as determined by a Manager or Director. Provides proper patient care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures, maintains patient confidentiality, and practices infection control in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and OSHA standards.

The role requires effective written, verbal, and Tiger Text communication. The technologist operates PACS, HIS, and RIS computer systems and operates and troubleshoots CR, DR, CT, and PACS applications. The technologist completes required annual education, including bloodborne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation, and maintains departmental competencies. Primary duties include diagnostic radiology and CT scanning tasks, including IV insertion and injections, as well as patient transportation when needed.

Requirements

• Complete a formal JRCERT-approved Radiologic Technology Program.
• Hold a Massachusetts Radiology License (MALIC).
• Hold ARRT(RTR) Registered Technologist Radiography certification.
• Have CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification.
• Demonstrate written, verbal, and Tiger Text communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of X-ray technologist experience is preferred.
• CT Technologist certification is preferred; training is available.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures using independent judgment and critical thinking to facilitate diagnosis.
• Provide patient care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform primary diagnostic radiology and CT scanning tasks, including IV insertion and injections.
• Transport patients when needed.
• Operate PACS, HIS, and RIS computer systems.
• Operate and troubleshoot CR, DR, CT, and PACS applications.
• Practice infection control in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete annual mandatory education, including bloodborne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation.
• Maintain required departmental competencies.
• Assume supervisory or instructional responsibilities for department personnel when assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed