Cat Scan Technologist (CT)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Us; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a CT Technologist to independently perform CT examinations in a high-quality, safe hospital setting using state-of-the-art CT scanners and PACS. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality of imaging, and strong communication with the healthcare team.

The position requires ARRT in Radiology and CT, MA license, and BLS. Full-time night shifts and per diem opportunities are available in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• One year diagnostic technology experience
• CT experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations following CT protocols established by the Radiologist
• Verify exam orders and ensure accurate documentation and charges
• Enter examinations and ensure proper data in PACS
• Send and store images in PACS and maintain image integrity
• Maintain records and logs to monitor quality and safety per policy
• Clean and maintain equipment and a safe work environment
• Assist with transport and patient care as needed
• Communicate with healthcare team and provide education to patients and family

Skills

English communication

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Advance education in CT technology

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

*Full-Time Nights and Per Diem Opportunities Available*

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, heal and to excel in service to our community by independently performing Computerized Tomography (CT) examinations meeting ACR imaging standards and maintaining safety standards using state-of-the‑art CT scanners, power injectors, PACS, and other related medical imaging equipment. This professional technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety and patient experience.

Qualifications

Education Required: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology

Education Preferred: Advance education in CAT scan technology

Experience Required: One year diagnostic technology

Experience Preferred: One year of CT

Other Skills/Knowledge Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS

• ARRT registered in Radiology and CT
• Massachusetts State license in Radiology and CT
• BLS

Job Functions

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• How to perform safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders.
• Completing CT examinations following established exam protocols-established by CT Radiologist.
• Entering examinations correctly, ensuring accurate and informative documentation and appropriate charges are entered.
• How to electronically send and store images and data appropriately in PACS.
• Departmental procedures for maintaining records and logs to monitor quality and safety in accordance with departmental policies.
• Equipment cleaning and maintaining a safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
• Experience with supply and equipment issues to ensure optimum operations, equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
• Transporting and providing ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.
• Education process and how to inform patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.
• Communication effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures. Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork and the clinical training experience.
• Minimizing preventable harm events and consistently executing the infection control protocols. Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.

Pay Range

$47.00 - $69.84

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled