Cat Scan Technologist (CT) - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health’s Winchester Hospital is seeking a CT Tech to join the CT Team. You will perform CT examinations following established protocols and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care. Qualifications include ARRT registry in Radiology and CT, Massachusetts license in Radiology and CT, and BLS.

One year of diagnostic experience and CT preferred. Strong English communication with patients and staff is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Education preferred in CAT scan technology.
• One year diagnostic technology experience.
• One year CT experience preferred.
• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety and quality checks, verify exam orders.
• Complete CT examinations per CT Radiologist protocols.
• Enter examinations with accurate documentation and charges.
• Send and store images in PACS electronically.
• Maintain records and logs for quality and safety per policies.
• Clean equipment and maintain a safe work environment.
• Address supply and equipment issues to ensure operations.
• Transport and assist patients as needed.
• Educate patients and families about the procedure.
• Communicate with the healthcare team using handoff procedures.
• Minimize harm and follow infection control protocols.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Radiologic Tech program

CT technology education

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. Winchester Hospital, a proud member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, has a CT Tech opening on our CT Team. Be part of the mission to deliver exceptional personalized care within our 5x Magnet-designated, Top 10 Massachusetts recognized 229-bed hospital.

Qualifications

Job Description

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

$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.

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