CT Technologist

MedStar Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Boston is seeking a CT Technologist to operate CT Scanners and assist in patient care. This role involves ensuring accurate imaging and maintaining departmental protocols, requiring ARRT registration and a Massachusetts license. You will engage with patients to explain procedures and ensure their comfort throughout the scanning process.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB Registry required.
• Massachusetts license required.
• Advanced CT registry within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT Scanners following physician orders.
• Assists patients and verifies identification prior to scans.
• Ensures images are correctly labeled before transmission to PACS.

Skills

Patient Care

CT Imaging Techniques

Attention to Detail

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Medical Imaging

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Under the general direction from the manager, the incumbent prepares, sets up and operates the CT Scanners following specific physician orders. Produces detailed computer-generated scans for diagnostic and interventional information. Performs a variety of patient care tasks; assists patients onto scanner, verifies identification prior to scan, enters patient information into system from requisitions and ensures files are archived onto local media and networked to RELAY/PACS and completed properly in RIS. Maintains facilities in proper order. Must keep abreast of all outpatient procedures/policies within the CT Dept. Engages in additional duties as assigned. Competent in all routine outpatient CT exams.
Obtains ARRT or NMTCB (R), (T) or (N) registration, applicable state licensure.
Confirms correct patient and exam to be performed through patient confirmation and interview, patient history, medical record, appropriately modifying and documenting as needed to ensure accurate imaging and records. Explains exam to patient taking into consideration individual physical, emotional and language needs; Ensures patient compliance and understanding.
Adjusts scanners and injectors to correct settings for all exams to set automated and manual technical factors to safely image patients.
Performs required imaging using the appropriate equipment according to department protocol and/or Radiologist request.
Ensures exams are labeled correctly prior to transmission to PACS, ensures images successfully arrive in PACS.
Adheres to all departmental and hospital policies.

Certificate/Diploma in medical imaging required

Associate's preferred

ARRT or NMTCB Registry required
Massachusetts license required

Advanced CT registry within one year

BLS within 90 days of hire

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.