CT Technologist

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15k

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in CT to perform routine imaging on a scheduled and emergency basis, adhering to QC/Exam Data Integrity workflows and ALARA principles. Requirements include an Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred), ARRT RT/CT with current ARRT certification, and BLS.

Minimum 1 year of radiologic technologist experience. You will review requisitions, ensure patient safety, and contribute to high-quality imaging services for pediatric

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Allied Health; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• RT/CT registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain ARRT certification.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine imaging examinations in CT on a scheduled and emergency basis.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for CT imaging procedures; abstracts data from charts and determines appropriateness.
• Identify patients with 2 identifiers as per policy.
• Performs basic imaging analysis (e.g., 3D).
• Selects equipment and factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patients' and parents' status; plans adjustments for patient needs.
• Explain examination; address questions on exam and radiation exposure (ALARA).
• Provides exceptional care and service.
• Follows QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow and High Reliability Training.

Skills

CT imaging

Patient communication

Data integrity

ALARA practices

Education

Associate degree in Allied Health

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ARRT certification (RT/CT)

BLS certification

Job description

Up to a $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available

Position Summary:

Performs routine imaging examinations in CT on a scheduled and emergency basis following departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine imaging examinations in CT on a scheduled and emergency basis.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for CT imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for CT examinations.
• Identify patients according to Hospital Policy with 2 identifiers.
• Performs basic imaging analysis (e.g. 3D).
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develops plan for adjusting to patients' specific needs.
• Explain the examination and is able to answer questions from patient and parents regarding the exam and Radiation exposure, practices ALARA.
• Consistently provides exceptional care and exceptional service.
• Follows Departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations.
• Practices High Reliability Training.

Patient/Family Relations

• Responds to the uniqueness of the patient, creating a supportive environment for the patient and the family.

Equipment

• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions.

Operations

• Assists in organizing and maintaining daily operations of section.

General

• Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complies with ETU.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Practices the 6 core values of the Hospital; excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability

Professional Development

• Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date licensure/certification/registration in departmental file.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Associates degree, Allied Health. Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience:

1 year of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist

Licensure/ Certifications:

• RT/CT registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
• Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARRT certification.
• BLS certification.