CT Technologist - 40 hours/week, Rotating shifts

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic CT scans for ER, inpatient, and outpatient populations. You will monitor patient safety, document contrast usage, and operate RIS/PACS with high accuracy while adhering to ALARA principles.

Requirements include a two-year AMA-accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT registration or registry eligibility, MA licensure, and BLS. Prior trauma center experience is valued, with on-call and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Two year AMA-accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT-registered or registry-eligible; MA Radiation Control license; CT certification within 12 months.
• Proficient in cross sectional anatomy; CT scanners, power injector, venipuncture; training to competency within 18 months.
• One year trauma setting experience; two years hospital setting preferred; RIS/PACS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates diagnostic CT scans for ER, inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Collects patient history and documents contrast usage with accuracy.
• Ensures exams and post-processing meet diagnostic quality and ALARA.
• Accurately uses RIS for scheduling, demographics, and accession numbers.
• Maintains clean, safe, and compliant imaging environment.
• Participates in mandatory education and quality improvement activities.
• Assists with training of staff and students; supports on-call and holiday rotations.

Skills

Cross sectional anatomy

CT scanners

Venipuncture

Power injector

Mobile scanner

Education

Two year AMA accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

RIS

PACS

CT scanner hardware

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.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Team Leader and/or Assistant Team Leader the CT Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic computerized tomographic scanner radiographs (CT) scan procedures including ER and inpatient and outpatient populations, utilizing ionizing radiation. The technologist is responsible for monitoring and maintaining essential patient care and safety including practicing ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Flexibility to work overtime/cover at other sites as needed, on-call and holiday rotation mandatory.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Including But Not Limited To

• Obtains and documents necessary patient information/history in order to perform appropriate exam.
• Documents all pertinent information involving the use of IV/oral contrast in medical record, and obtain accurate allergy information.
• Performs all CT exams with 100% accuracy.
• Begins and completes exams utilizing the RIS with 100% accuracy, 98-100%of the time.
• Uses CT work list with 100% accuracy i.e. correct patient demographics, accession number.
• Properly QCs exams using PACS system.
• Properly evaluates images for Diagnostic purposes/recognizing anatomy and pathology for need of additional scan.
• Practices ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
• Accurately follows department clinical protocols and standards, including but not limited to Post-processing.
• Readily and willingly contributes to team approach to provide optimal quality care for patients, on-call and holiday rotation.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and colleagues. Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles and Mission Statement into daily activities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our customer service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes mandatory education.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Transport
• Orienting new staff
• Helping in training of students.
• Helping receptionists’ with heavy telephone traffic as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Two year AMA accredited School of Radiologic Technology.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program in the specialties in which the technologist practices. Maintains licensure on an annual basis. If currently trained in CT, must obtain CT certification within 12 months of employment. Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Candidate must be proficient in cross sectional anatomy. Candidate must be proficient in the use CT Scanners, Power injector, Venipuncture and mobile scanner or in the absence of this skill the ability to be trained to a level of competency and obtain certification within 18 months of completing training.

Experience: One year in a trauma setting. 2 years' experience in hospital setting preferred. Previous experience in a trauma center/ Prior experience with RIS/PACS preferred.

Pay Range

$47.00 - $69.84

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. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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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