CT Tech II

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a CT Technologist 2 to perform specialized CT procedures with independence and clinical judgment. The role involves patient preparation, image acquisition, QA checks and direct collaboration with radiologists.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology, CT certification or license, and BLS. Candidates should have 1–3 years of related CT experience and familiarity with PACS networks.

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree in Radiologic Technology and CT licensure or ARRT CT certification.
• Must hold or obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with CT equipment, PACS networks and data entry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for CT scans of various body parts.
• Enter instructions into the CT terminal and monitor scan performance.
• Adjust equipment and display options to ensure quality images.
• Evaluate scan results for accuracy and completeness; communicate findings.
• Provide support to radiologists and perform QA tests on equipment.
• Explain procedures to patients and respond to their needs.
• Maintain accurate procedure records and ensure networking to PACS/AW/Vitrea.

Skills

CT imaging proficiency

Equipment QA

Patient positioning

Medical terminology

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT CT certification / license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

CT Technologist 2

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! The CT Technologist 2 is under supervision of the Senior CT Management Team, performs specific and specialized duties pertaining to the CT scanner, which require use of independent judgment, initiative, and specialized knowledge of computerized axial tomography systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patients for CT of various parts of the body and includes setting up equipment and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body part under study.

Enters instructions into terminal for scan procedures.

Monitors scan performance to ensure accuracy and completeness of data output.

Makes necessary adjustments when judged to be necessary.

Evaluates results of scanning procedure for quality of results and completeness, and manipulates control to display image to physician.

Using terminal, can select several image display options.

Provides research support to radiologists, performing research studies.

Performs Quality Assurance tests on equipment.

Responds to patient's physical and psychological needs.

Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety.

Uses Proper Hand Hygiene before and after patient contact.

Observes patient's condition and reports any change to nurse or physician.

Maintains accurate and complete records relative to procedure performed.

Maintains statistics relative to CT scanning as required by D.P.H. and make appropriate entries into computer.

Ensures exam is networked to appropriate locations (PACS, AW or Vitrea workstations).

Verifies exam was successfully sent to networked location.

Maintains Daily Room Check list, Code Cart Compliance checks and monthly inventory checks for expired products.

Reports all incidents affecting Patient Care in the CCC on line incident reporting system.

Edits computer entries for correctness of description, charges for billing, usage of contrast and reactions, and enters correct time in and time out of the patient scan time.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology required.
• License MA Rad Tech-Compted Tomography required., or Registration Rdgrphy Nuc_Med Cmputd_Tmgrphy required., and Certificate 1 American Registry of Rad Tech required., and Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• New hires will have 30 days to provide BLS certification. Certification has to be with the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by precedents, policies and objectives. Regularly makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
• Independence of Action: Ability to set goals and determines how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines. Manager/Director provides broad guidance and overall direction.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Age based Competencies

• Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.

Physical Nature of the Job

• Very Heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force continually. Employee is physically active in all elements of the job.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $49.00 - $72.81 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.

Company Culture

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.