CT Technologist

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 112,839,000 - 156,881,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. in Northampton, MA, seeks a CT Technologist to perform CT scans in the Radiology Department, ensuring high-quality images and patient safety during all procedures.

Required ARRT CT certification, an associate degree in Radiology, and 1–3 years of CT experience; on-site night shift, on-call coverage may apply, and hospital policies must be followed.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Radiology required.
• ARRT CT certification and state license required.
• 1–3 years CT tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans and ensure high-quality images.
• Explain procedures and obtain consent.
• Position patients and manage IV contrast.
• Operate CT equipment and perform quality control duties.
• Collaborate with radiologists on image interpretation.
• Maintain safety and infection control standards.

Education

Associate's Degree Radiology

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The CT Technologist is responsible for performing diversified duties in the CT section of the Radiology Department.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to the Supervisor, CT, and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability including infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Operate equipment using standards or following prescribed procedures and report any malfunctions.
• CT scan patients, recognize the desired information pattern and record.
• May be required to do quality control duties.
• Participate in reviewing interpretation of various daily scans with the Radiologist.
• Interview patients in order to obtain information pertinent to the examination performed.
• Explain examination to patient.
• Review patient's medical history; ask questions pertinent to exam and to the administration of IV contrast.
• Explain risks and benefits.
• Obtain consent for exam and administration of IV contrast, give patient exam preparation, position patient, and possibly transport patient from and to the unit.
• Schedule patients and assure effective movement of same to keep within the scheduled work load.
• Image exams as required, assuring high quality images.
• Perform various imaging tasks.
• Save images by archiving and recalling images as needed.
• Use cost effective judgment and measures when producing images for interpretation by the radiologist.
• Prepare exam for interpretation by radiologist.
• Maintain demonstrated proficiency in the conscious sedation policy and be able to take the necessary steps to assure continuum of patient care.
• Recognize and understand the specific use of all special procedures, catheters, needles, and surgical instruments as related to CT procedures.
• Start an intravenous line and inject contrast material under the direction of the Radiologist and within hospital policy.
• Will be observed on a yearly basis, by a radiologist, initiating an IV line.
• Remain available to cover the CT area on an on-call basis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a rotational basis and/or for emergencies.
• Accomplish and document yearly in-servicing on administration of contrast materials and contrast reactions.
• Use and train others on the Radiology Information System.
• Must take charge of department as deemed necessary by the CT Team Leader.
• Assist with student training as necessary.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Radiology required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Licenses and Credentials

• Computed Tomography (ARRT) [R.T.(CT)(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required Radiologic Technologist and Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

One (1) to three (3) years experience as a CT Tech preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$39.38 - $54.75/Hourly

Grade

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EEO Statement

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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