Lead CT Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to coordinate staff schedules, work assignments and ensure CT scans are performed timely. Ensures new protocols are implemented and staff are trained. Assists in the oversite of CT equipment quality control processes. Ensures staff are compliant with accreditation agencies and processes. Collaborates with CT staff, radiology managers and radiologists, to ensure exam protocols, patient care processes and image quality are optimized. This position does require patient care.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology required
Radiologic Technologist [State License] - required
Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or NMTCB required
Computed Tomography (ARRT) [ARRT-CT] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
experience working as a Radiologic Technologist 3-5 years required
Proficiency with Information management subsystem software and computed tomography CT imaging software.
Ability to use computers and computer systems, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and transcription, and workplace terminology.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience 2-3 years preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates proficiency in CT imaging equipment, techniques, and procedures for each vendor and software platforms. This includes main campus and off campus imaging site equipment.
Assimilates any new CT scanning equipment and software.
Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative statistical data and work with vendors to resolve technical problems.
Assists with maintaining accreditation standards for site performing CT exams and maintaining quality assurance standards for all existing and any new scanners.
Collaborates with CT staff, radiologists, CT Division lead radiologists to ensure exam protocols, patient care processes and image quality are optimized.
May function as a scanning technologist to maintain optimal direct patient care skills as well as maintain imaging skills.
Assist in maintaining written protocols to ensure CT protocols are accessible for staff CT technologists.
Assist in oversite of regulatory requirements pertaining to CT by governing agencies including but not limited to: The American College of Radiology (ACR), The Joint Commission (JC), Federal Drug Administration(FDA)- Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), Massachusetts State Radiation Control, and Center for Medicare Safety(CMS).
Assists manager with performance evaluations by providing feedback and peer review of CT staff.