Cape Cod Healthcare-posted 12 months ago
Plymouth, MA
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

The position involves acting as a resource person for questions or problems that arise within the CT Department. The individual will assist with the operation of the department, including secretarial and scheduling areas, ensuring effective daily operations and participating in the staffing process. Responsibilities include mentoring, training, and orienting employees on departmental procedures and operations, as well as clear communication with managers, staff, and customers. The role requires attending monthly department staff meetings and performing computed tomography scanning procedures that require constant attention to technical detail and independent judgment. The individual will operate control consoles, select proper imaging techniques, and maintain equipment while ensuring patient safety and comfort during examinations. Additionally, the position involves applying principles of radiographic protection, coordinating work for maximum productivity, and maintaining knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. The individual is expected to participate in professional development activities and maintain ethical relationships with patients and staff.

  • Acts as a resource person when questions or problems arise.
  • Assists with the operation of the CT Department, secretarial and scheduling areas ensuring effective daily department operations.
  • Mentors, trains and orients employees on procedures and operations of the department.
  • Communicates clearly to manager, staff, internal and external customers.
  • Attends monthly department staff meetings.
  • Performs computed tomography scanning procedures at a technical level requiring constant attention to technical detail.
  • Operates control console for patient's scan.
  • Selects proper imaging techniques and protocols.
  • Operates various peripheral hardware and equipment.
  • Maintains, sets up and adjusts equipment, checking calibration and recalibrating as necessary.
  • Positions patient on examination table and adjusts immobilization devices as required.
  • Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies and provides explanations of procedures to patients.
  • Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations.
  • Records all required information to provide permanent records of significant anatomical or pathologic data.
  • Applies principles of radiographic protection using beam restriction devices and patient shielding skills.
  • Coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
  • Evaluates images for technical quality.
  • Maintains proficiency in PACS system and performs as a Super User.
  • Maintains adequate radiology records to assure proper identification.
  • Assists physician with administration of radiographic contrast media.
  • Maintains knowledge of departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.
  • Participates in activities promoting professional self-growth and development.
  • Maintains an ethical relationship with patients, physicians, personnel and guests.
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
  • High school graduate or GED.
  • Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) Accredited Radiography Program.
  • Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  • Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation Control.
  • Currently registered in Cat Scan (CT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTBC) in Cat Scan (CT).
  • 3 years' experience as a Radiologic Technologist OR 1 year experience as a Radiologic Technologist at CCH OR 1 year current (within the last 5 years) CT Tech experience.
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification required and must maintain certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and to work under pressure.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to triage work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests.
  • Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
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