CT Technologist

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Technologist position at 1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. in the Mass General Brigham system. The role requires performing CT scans, maintaining image quality, and collaborating with radiologists.

You will interact with patients of all ages, obtain information, and ensure safety and proper procedure usage. The department seeks a candidate with an Associate’s Degree in Radiology and ARRT CT certification, with 1–3 years of CT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Radiology is required.
• ARRT CT certification is required.
• State license as Radiologic Technologist is required.
• 1–3 years CT tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans and ensure high-quality images.
• Interview patients to obtain relevant examination information.
• Explain procedures and risks to patients and obtain consent.
• Assist radiologist in interpretation of daily scans.
• Maintain department policies, safety, and infection control.

Skills

Patient interaction

Education

Associate's Degree Radiology

ARRT CT certification

Tools

Radiology Information System

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.

• 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.

Education

Associate's Degree Radiology required

Licenses and Credentials

Computed Tomography (ARRT) [R.T.(CT)(ARRT)]

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required

Radiologic Technologist and Technician [State License]

Experience

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

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%)

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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 SC3C53

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