CT Technologist

ummh; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health CT Technologist position seeks a radiologic technologist to perform CT examinations under the supervision of the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining radiation safety standards.

The role requires ARRT certification in Radiology, RTR licensure in Massachusetts, and CT sub-specialty within 1 year; BLS certification is required. Signing bonus may be available; full-time, part-time, and per diem options are offered.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology is required.
• RTR licensure in Commonwealth Massachusetts is required.
• CT sub-specialty certification within 1 year of employment.
• BLS certification is required.
• Maintaining CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient information and/or history; verify physician orders and review lab results; adjust imaging protocols as needed.
• Assist, transfer and position patients ensuring modesty and safety; input protocol selections at Radiologist discretion; monitor computer function during examinations.
• Prepare and administer oral/IV contrast media as ordered; document work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
• Check operation of equipment; perform daily QA; maintain cleanliness and supplies; prevent cross contamination.
• Keep up to date with CT/radiologic technology through continued education and professional involvement.
• Assist in other modalities as needed.
• Comply with departmental policies, attend required meetings, and uphold safety and professionalism.

Skills

ARRT certification

RTR licensure

BLS certification

CT sub-specialty

CEUs ARRT/DPH

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours:

all hours

Shift:

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under general supervision of the Director or Diagnostic Imaging, the CT Tech is responsible for scanning and producing a variety of computerized tomography examinations for physician interpretation and diagnosis of injury and/or disease for all patient ages.

The CT Tech assists the Radiologist with all diagnostic and interventional procedures. The CT Tech delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines set forth by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. The CT Tech performs related clerical and service duties and assists with other departments as needed.

Hiring Range: $26.95 - $61.79

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Full time, part time and per diem positions available

UMass Memorial Health Entities:

• Medical Center - Worcester (University, Memorial, Hahnemann)
• Health Alliance -Clinton (Leominster)
• Marlboro Hospital
• Harrington Hospital (Southbridge, Webster)
• Community Healthlink - Worcester
• Community Medical Group (Doctor Offices)

I. Major Responsibilities

• 1. Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physician orders and reviews the results of relevant laboratory tests; makes a psychological and physical assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition, according to protocol.
• 2. Assists, transfers and positions patients as needed, assuring their modesty and physical safety. Selects and/or inputs appropriate protocol at Radiologist discretion for given patient symptoms; an monitors computer function during performance of the examination.
• 3. Prepares oral and intravenous contrast media for administration to patients as ordered. Administers and/or injects sufficient IV and/or oral contrast media to produce quality images. Processes images. Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
• 4. Checks operation of equipment; sees that daily phantom Q.A. is completed. Maintains cleanliness of tables an equipment to prevent cross contamination of contagious diseases, keeps rooms well stocked with linen and necessary supplies.
• 5. Keeps up to date with changes in the field of computed tomography and/or radiologic technology by inservice study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations.
• 6. Assists in other modalities as needed.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• 1. ARRT certification in Radiology is required.
• 2. RTR licensure in Commonwealth Massachusetts is required.
• 3. CT modality requires a Sub-specialty (CT) certification within 1 year of employment.
• 4. BLS certification is required.
• 5. Maintaining all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation is required.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology.

Preferred:

• 1. Experience in CT

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides prof