CT TECH TRAINEE

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 61,509 - 91,403; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. is seeking a CT Tech Trainee in Winchester, Virginia. This full-time role involves training to perform Computerized Tomography examinations while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The trainee will support the hospital's mission by effectively communicating with patients, maintaining quality and safety standards, and assisting in various duties as part of the Radiology team. A commitment to patient care and proficient communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Prior work experience as a licensed Radiographer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations under supervision.
• Ensure patient safety and quality checks during operations.
• Educate patients about procedures and answer their questions.

Skills

Effective Communication

Patient Care

Safety Protocols

Radiologic Technology

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

CT Scanners

Power Injectors

PACS

Job description

CT TECH TRAINEESkip to main contentWe use cookies and other tools to enhance your experience on our website and to analyze our web traffic. For more information about these cookies and the data collected, please refer to our web privacy statement.#CT TECH TRAINEE page is loaded## CT TECH TRAINEEApplylocations: Winchester Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR98105**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**Contributes to the Hospital's mission to care, heal and to excel in seNice to our community while training in performing Computerized Tomography (CT) examinations under supervision while meeting ACR imaging standards and maintaining safety standards using state-of the-alt CT scanners, power injectors, PACS, and other related medical imaging equipment. This training CT technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety and patient experience.**Job Description:****Job Functions**Consistent with the PROMISE principles and inherent in a hospital environment, employees must be flexible in meeting patients' and the Hospital's needs. While the list below describes the primary functions of this job, all employees at Winchester Hospital need to recognize that an essential element of their job is the ability to respond to unanticipated and/or changing situations. This may result in assuming responsibilities or tasks which are not on this list.As part of the Radiology team and under the direct supewisionof the CT Supervisor or licensed CT Technologist, the Computerized Tomography Technologist Trainee:* Greets, escorts, assesses, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable. Training will include howto perform safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders.* Training to include completing CT examinations following established exam protocols-established by CT Radiologist.* Training involving entering examinations correctly, ensuring accurate and informative documentation and appropriate charges are entered.* Training to include how to electronically send and store images and data appropriately in PACS.* Training involving departmental procedures for maintaining records and logs to monitor quality and safety in accordance with departmental policies.* Training involving equipment cleaning and maintaining a safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.* Training to become familiar with supply and equipment issues to ensure optimum operations, equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.* Transports and provides ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.* Training in the education process and how to inform patients and family members throughout the patients' experience.* Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures. Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork and the clinical training experience.* Training to help minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes 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.**QUALIFICATIONS:****Education:**Required: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology Preferred: NA**Experience:**Required: Prior work experience as a licensed Radiographer Preferred: NAOther 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:** Required:* ARRT registered in Radiology* Massachusetts State license in Radiology**LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:** Basic Life support**POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**: Neonates, Infants, Children, Adolescents,Adults, Geriatrics**OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:**Schedule requirements: Required to work Monday-Friday Day Shift under the direct supeNision of a licensed CT Technologist for 40 hours for the 16 week duration of the Clinical Training Program.**REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:**Reports to CT SupervisorNot responsible for supervising the work of others**PROMISE****COMMITMENT**When patients enter Winchester Hospital, they are entrusting us with a responsibility that is otherwise normally their own - the responsibility for their health, well-being, and often, their lives. To honor that trust, all Winchester Hospital employees are expected to demonstrate the PROMISE behaviors of Winchester Hospital in every encounter with patients, coworkers, and the community. PROMISE is an acronym for the following:Promoting TeamworkRespectOwnershipMaintaining a Positive AttitudeInitiativeSafety and QualityEmpathyAll Winchester Hospital employees are expected to exemplify the PROMISE behaviors**COMPLIANCE COMMITMENT**Winchester Hospital maintains a Compliance Program to ensure that employees comply with all laws, regulations and Joint Commission and other licensure and accreditation standards that apply to our business. The Code of Business Conduct is a vital part of the ComplianceProgram. Employees must be familiar with the Compliance Program and Code of Business Conduct and must comply with their requirements, and the requirements of any other laws and regulations, policies and procedures affecting the performance of their job. If applicable, employees are expected to comply with standards of conduct outlined by the oversight organization(s) of their profession.**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS*** The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors.* It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties.* Requires working in an area in which there is exposure to radiation.* It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties.* Requires working in an area in which there is exposure to radiation.* The list below is intended to describe the physical and sensory ability requirements of the position; however those requirements may vary, sometimes considerably, based on meeting patient and operational needs.**Pay Range:**$44.65 - $66.35The 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.