CT Technologist

Job Description - CT Technologist (3305077)

What's in it for you?

• $15,000 sign on : We're offering a generous sign on bonus to welcome you to the team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
• Work Life Balance : Full and part-time options to include e / o weekend.
• Commuting : Free employee parking in Waltham.
• PTO : Up to 30 days annually for new hires including hospital holidays.
• Retirement : A hospital funded pension plus a 403(b) with company match.
• Career Growth : Opportunities for growth within divisions as well as advancement into other modalities.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager and the Technical Manager, C.T. Technologists prepare, set up, and operate the CT Scanners (GE and Siemens) following specific physician orders.

Produces detailed computer-generated scans of patient's head / body for diagnostic and interventional information. Performs a variety of patient care tasks;

assists patients onto 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 Epic.

Maintains facilities in proper order. Must keep abreast of all new procedures / policies within the CT Dept.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Conducts computer system warm up and fast calibration and Quality Control procedures according to operating procedures established by manufacture’s guidelines in order to ensure effective, calibrated and safe operation.

Informs appropriate personnel when a problem in equipment exists, calls service engineers when repair is indicated.

Confirms exam requisition orders and consults with Radiologist for detailed protocols per patient exam indication. Properly identifies and escorts patient to CT scanner;

assists patient onto scanner; reviews exam screening questionnaire; ensures lab values are within protocol, completes the Good to Go form, checks for proper IV placement and patency when indicated, positions patient for study, explains procedure, ability to answer questions.

The technologist follows exam protocols to match each patient’s age, disease, and body habitus. Enters pertinent information relating to patient and scan specifics into computer, directs specific operation of scan during procedure.

Sets up necessary supplies / equipment for administration and delivery of IV solution and contrast agents as per departmental policy.

Adheres to proper hand hygiene requirements. Monitors patient condition during and immediately post scan ability to identify complications.

Performs quality CT Scans for Radiologist review and interpretation.

Assists patient off scanner and arranges transport when necessary. Networks exam data to the Relay and segments exam when necessary, completes exam in Epic, transmits images to PACS.

Completes appropriate notes in patient charts and RIS. Confirms images are in PACS correctly.

• Demonstrates professionalism towards patients and their families as well as fellow employees at all times.
• Maintains patient’s dignity and upholds patient’s rights and confidentiality consistently.

Minimum Requirements :

• MA License required
• ARRT required
• Advanced CT registration required within 1 year of hire
• CPR certification required
• Completion of a medical imaging program
• Knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the principles of radiation physics.
• Knowledge of radiographic positioning and radiographic equipment.
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Physical ability to assist patients for transfer from stretcher, wheelchair or in an emergent situation.
• Computer skills for effective patient care and communication.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients and family.
• Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must possess the ability to assess patient specific data relative to age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
• Maintains a high standard of professionalism at all times.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location

MA-Waltham-MGH Waltham

Work Locations

MGH Waltham

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

40 Second Avenue

Waltham 02451

Organization

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours 39

Shift

Evening Job

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