CT TECHNOLOGIST

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a CT technologist in Cambridge, MA. You perform CT scans under supervision, ensuring safety, accuracy, and compassionate care for patients.

You will operate CT equipment, administer contrast, start IVs, and document in EPIC while upholding ARRT and MA licensing standards. Requirements include two years of radiologic technology training, ARRT registration, MA radiography license, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT scans of head, chest, abdomen, extremities or other CT procedures ordered by radiologist.
• Operates CT equipment and related consoles and monitors.
• Administers oral and intravenous contrast material and initiates IVs.
• Logs contrast reactions in EPIC and documents exams accurately.
• Follows department protocols and responds to emergency CT requests promptly.
• Mentors students and supports efficient patient flow in the department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT Registered

MA Radiography License

Tools

CT scanner equipment

Medrad Injector

Dinamap monitor

Job description

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!

Under the direction of the CT Scan Supervisor, a patient’s CT scan is performed following established protocols. CT scans are performed safely, accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner. The patient’s physical and emotional needs, while in the department, are met compassionately and competently.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• 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.
• Logs reactions to contrast in EPIC 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. a. Patient wait time is kept to a minimum. b. 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" in-service.
• Practices aseptic technique when necessary.
• Produces an accurate EPIC record of each exam.
• Completes EPIC entries 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Requires standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above the head, moving about the department and hospital, and/or lifting more than 75% of the time.
• Exposure to radiation, infectious diseases, chemicals, and hazardous materials 75% of the time.
• Ability to hear conversation, and to comprehend and communicate in spoken and written English more than 75% of the time.
• Ability to wear protective equipment such as gloves, masks, gowns, and lead aprons.
• Ability to work and move about in confined spaces.
• Requires visual concentration at video display terminals up to 25% of the time.

Pay Range

$48.00 - $71.33

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.

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