CT Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform all CT exams, including drainages and biopsies, while ensuring patient safety and image quality. You will review orders, ensure proper history, and assist radiologists during procedures in a busy radiology department.

The role requires two years of CT experience, AMA-approved Radiology Tech education, and ARRT CT certification, with Massachusetts licensure in radiography and CT and BLS. This is an on-site hospital position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved Radiology Technology Program.
• R.T. (R) (CT) (ARRT) certification required.
• Massachusetts license for Radiography and CT.

Responsibilities

• Perform all CT exams including drainages and biopsies.
• Review orders, questionnaires, and labs prior to scanning.
• Maintain ALARA and minimize patient dose during procedures.
• Assist radiologist during procedures and review exams with imaging quality.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Image quality check

Education

AMA-approved Radiology Technology Program

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. 20hpw; 10 hour shifts- 9a-7:30p;

Duties/Responsibilities:

Performs all functions of the CT Technologist. Rotation through daily workflow, which includes organizing the day, patients, orders, labs and making sure the schedule for the next day, is completed. Reviews patient order, questionnaire form and labs if required on all patients prior to scanning. Competent in venipuncture. Competent in Point of Care Testing. Responsible for performing all CT exams including drainages and biopsies. Properly identifies the patients prior to scanning. Prepares patients for exams ordered and insures patient safety at all times. Follows departmental protocols for each exam to obtain a high quality exam with the lowest possible dose. Works with manager to implement changes made to workflow or other department changes needed. Scans patients according to protocols to provide high quality exams. Assists radiologist during procedures as required. Reviews exams after scanning prior to sending to PACS for image quality and completeness. Documentation of contrast allergies and extravasations. Reviews exams with Radiologist as necessary, contributing technical and professional knowledge. Responds appropriately to medical emergencies and displays ability to function effectively and appropriately in stressful situations. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with patients, patient’s families, staff, physicians and medical office personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of what constitutes appropriate clinical history for each CT exam. Follows all departmental and hospital policies and procedures as required. Practices ALARA, is aware of patient CT Dose. Image wisely/Image Gently required. Checks patient tracker before imagining for cancellations. Stocks and cleans rooms. Maintains Joint Commission readiness in the department. Follows ACR Accreditation regulations, and all other regulatory bodies. Annual competencies completed. Responsible for providing 2 cycles of CEU’s to manager for licensure. Participates in Lung Screening program (LCSR), documentation, entering data into website.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required:

Two years of CT experience. Education Required Graduate of AMA-approved Radiology Technology Program. Registration/Certification R.T. (R) (CT) (ARRT). Current Massachusetts license, Radiography and CT. American Heart Association BLS certification. Registration as CT Technologist.

Pay Range:

$35.53 - $61.67 This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 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. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At 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. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.