Per Diem CT Technologist - Exeter Hospital

bilh; Exeter; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a CT technologist to operate the CT scanner, position patients, and follow radiologist protocols to obtain diagnostic images.

The role requires ARRT eligibility, an associate degree or equivalent, MIRT license, CPR within 90 days of hire, and strict adherence to radiation safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• ARRT or eligible.
• MIRT License.
• CPR Certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Positions and immobilizes patient on procedure table, using supportive devices to obtain precise patient position and following protocols specified by the Radiologist and performs scans.
• Administers contrast orally and intravenously.
• Enters data such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time and other technical data into the computer.
• Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
• Evaluates radiographs and computer generated information for technical quality.
• Demonstrates new techniques, equipment and procedures to staff.
• Implements and monitors radiation safety measures to ensure safety of patients and staff and compliance with government regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

ARRT or eligible

MIRT License

CPR Certified within 90 days of hire

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.

Operates computerized tomography (CT) scanner to produce cross-sectional radiographs of patients body for diagnostic purposes. Directs and coordinates activities of CT modality by performing the following duties.

Major Responsibilities:

• Positions and immobilizes patient on procedure table, using supportive devices to obtain precise patient position and following protocols specified by the Radiologist and performs scans.
• Administers contrast medial orally and intravenously.
• Enters data such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time and other technical data into the computer.
• Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
• Evaluates radiographs and computer generated information for technical quality.
• Demonstrates new techniques, equipment and procedures to staff.
• Implements and monitors radiation safety measures to ensure safety of patients and staff and compliance with government regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• ARRT or eligible
• MIRT License
• CPR Certified within 90 days of hire

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