CT Scan Technologist

Anna Jaques Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus (20k)

40-hour work week

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a CT technologist to perform comprehensive CT imaging across body regions. You will administer contrast, monitor patient safety, and ensure accurate documentation in Meditech and film jackets.

The role requires ARRT registration, MA radiography licensure, and strong interpersonal skills to support patients and the care team. A 40-hour week with a 12p–10p schedule plus a $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of formal radiologic technology training required.
• ARRT registration required or active.
• Massachusetts radiography license required.
• Good interpersonal and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans of head, chest, abdomen, and extremities per radiologist orders.
• Administer oral and IV contrast and monitor line access.
• Follow department protocols and maintain equipment start-up, calibration, and shutdown procedures.
• Accurately document exams in the computer system and film jacket records.
• Maintain universal precautions and attend required inservices.
• Assist in training radiography students and support staff.
• Manage patient flow, room utilization, and clerical duties to improve department efficiency.
• Respond to emergencies and be available for on-call scanning.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Two years of formal radiologic technology training

Registered by ARRT

Massachusetts Radiography License

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.

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus eligible.

Monday - Thursday 12p -10p

This is a 40 hour/week position.

Job Description:

• 1. Performs CT scans of head, chest, abdomen, extremities, or any CT scan procedure ordered by the radiologist.
  • a. Competent in the use of CT scan computers, consoles, laser cameras, Medrad Injector, and Dinamap blood pressure monitor.
  • b. Follows department protocols when performing CT scans or duties related to CT scanning.
  • c. Accurately follows directives given by the supervising radiologist.
  • d. Administers oral and intravenous contrast material.
  • e. Starts and monitors intravenous lines.
  • f. Develops and critiques film.
  • g. Logs reactions to contrast in reaction book and computer.
  • h. Follows procedures for equipment start up, calibration, and shutdown.
• 2. Takes call according to schedules and respond in a timely manner to a request to scan.
  • a. CT scan technologists are expected to be at hospital within 45 minutes of notification of an emergency request.
• 3. Interacts professionally and courteously with patients, co-workers, and medical staff. Assists in training of student radiographers.
• 4. Utilizes time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency.
  • a. Patient wait time is kept to a minimum.
  • b. More than 90% of time worked is spent on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.
• 5. Actively follows Universal Precaution guidelines with each patient.
  • a. Attends yearly "Blood-borne pathogens/OSHA" inservice.
  • b. Practices aseptic technique when necessary.
• 6. Produces an accurate computer and written record of each exam.
  • a. Completes Meditech entries 98% of the time.
  • b. Completes requisitions/film/film jacket correlation accurately 98% of the time.
• 7. Pursues continuing education by attending department and hospital-wide programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses.
  • a. Meets ARRT standards.
  • b. Meets MA State licensing standards.
• 8. Performs various other similar or related duties as required and/or directed by supervisors.
  • a. Willingly performs any task for which the employee is competent.
• 1. Two years of formal radiologic technology training.
  • 2. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  • 3. License in Radiography by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • 4. Good interpersonal skills.

Pay Range:

$48.00 - $71.33

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, geographyof 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.

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