CT Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 48,946 - 84,956; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is looking for a CT Technologist in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The position involves performing various CT exams, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to departmental protocols. Candidates must have at least two years of CT experience and a graduate of an AMA-approved Radiology Technology Program.

Candidates should also hold a current Massachusetts license in Radiography and CT, with necessary BLS certification. The position offers a pay range of $35.53 - $61.67 per hour, reflecting collective bargaining terms.

Qualifications

• Two years of CT experience required.
• Certification in R.T. (R) (CT) (ARRT) is necessary.
• Current Massachusetts license for Radiography and CT is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of the CT Technologist.
• Review patient order and prepare patients for exams.
• Ensure patient safety during scanning.

Skills

CT Technologist experience

Venipuncture

Point of Care Testing

Effective communication

Education

Graduate of AMA-approved Radiology Technology Program

Tools

Radiology technology

PACS

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs all functions of the CT Technologist.
• Rotates 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 ensures 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.
• Documents 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, patients' 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 imaging for cancellations.
• Stocks and cleans rooms.
• Maintains Joint Commission readiness in the department. Follows ACR Accreditation regulations, and all other regulatory bodies.
• Completes annual competencies.
• 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.

$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.

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