Cat Scan Technologist (CT)

Winchester Hospital; Symmes Corner (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a CT Technologist to join our hospital imaging team in Massachusetts. This full-time position performs CT examinations following established protocols, ensuring patient safety and high-quality images using state-of-the-art scanners and PACS.

The ideal candidate is ARRT certified in Radiology and CT, holds a Massachusetts radiology license, and has at least one year of diagnostic radiology experience, with CT experience preferred and English communication

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Advance education in CT imaging preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year diagnostic radiology experience.
• CT experience preferred.
• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations following established protocols.
• Ensure accurate documentation and appropriate charges.
• Send and store images and data in PACS.
• Maintain quality and safety in accordance with policy.
• Maintain a safe work environment and practice infection control.
• Communicate with patients and care teams during imaging procedures.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and supply issues as needed.

Skills

English communication

PACS

CT imaging

Education

Radiologic Technology education

CT imaging education (preferred)

Tools

CT scanners

Power injectors

PACS

Job description

Job Overview

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

• 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

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 At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.