CT Scan Technologist

Mount Auburn Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Auburn Hospital seeks a dedicated CT Technologist to perform and manage CT scans while ensuring compliance with department protocols. The position requires a strong understanding of radiological practices and excellent interpersonal skills. Join our dynamic health care team focused on patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills required.
• ARRT standards must be met.
• State licensing standards must be met.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT scans and follows department protocols.
• Develops and critiques film, administers contrast material.
• Interacts with patients and assists in training student radiographers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two years of formal radiologic technology training

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

License in Radiography by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job description

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• Performs CT scans of head, chest, abdomen, extremities, or any CT scan procedure ordered by the radiologist.
• Competent in the use of CT scan computers, consoles, laser cameras, Medrad Injector, and Dinamap blood pressure monitor.
• Follows department protocols when performing CT scans or duties related to CT scanning.
• Accurately follows directives given by the supervising radiologist.
• Administers oral and intravenous contrast material.
• Starts and monitors intravenous lines.
• Develops and critiques film.
• Logs reactions to contrast in reaction book and computer.
• Follows procedures for equipment start up, calibration, and shutdown.
• Takes call according to schedules and respond in a timely manner to a request to scan.
• CT scan technologists are expected to be at hospital within 45 minutes of notification of an emergency request.
• Interacts professionally and courteously with patients, co-workers, and medical staff. Assists in training of student radiographers.
• Utilizes time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency.
• Patient wait time is kept to a minimum.
• More than 90% of time worked is spent on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.
• Actively follows Universal Precaution guidelines with each patient.
• Attends yearly "Blood-borne pathogens/OSHA" inservice.
• Practices aseptic technique when necessary.
• Produces an accurate computer and written record of each exam.
• Completes Meditech entries 98% of the time.
• Completes requisitions/film/film jacket correlation accurately 98% of the time.
• Pursues continuing education by attending department and hospital-wide programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses.
• Meets ARRT standards.
• Meets MA State licensing standards.
• Performs various other similar or related duties as required and/or directed by supervisors.
• Willingly performs any task for which the employee is competent.
• Two years of formal radiologic technology training.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• License in Radiography by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Good interpersonal skills. 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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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