CT Technologist (Outpatient)

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Flowery Branch (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking an Outpatient Registered CT Technologist to perform CT procedures in a full-time capacity within the clinical care team.

You will conduct diagnostic CT scans, operate radiology equipment, and ensure patient safety while adhering to regulatory standards. The role emphasizes ALARA principles, infection control, patient communication, and accurate documentation in RIS/PACS.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum 1 year radiology experience.
• ARRT-R, ARRT-CT, and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality diagnostic CT scans following departmental protocols.
• Operate imaging equipment independently while maintaining patient safety and minimizing radiation exposure (ALARA).
• Ensure infection control through cleaning and maintenance.
• Verify patient information, obtain clinical histories, and screen for contraindications.
• Explain procedures and address patient questions to reduce anxiety using AIDET.
• Ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety during exams.
• Administer contrast agents via venipuncture and sterile techniques.
• Position patients and apply safety measures.
• Review images for diagnostic quality and make necessary corrections.
• Document procedures accurately in RIS and PACS systems.
• Monitor patient condition, respond to emergencies, and maintain equipment readiness.
• Organize workflow, support departmental operations, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with patient transport, inventory, and clerical tasks.

Skills

Technical imaging knowledge

Independent device operation

Strong patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Job description

The role involves performing CT procedures as a full-time Outpatient Registered CT Technologist, contributing as a vital member of the clinical care team.

Responsibilities Include

• Conducting high-quality diagnostic CT scans following departmental protocols
• Operating imaging equipment independently while maintaining patient safety and minimizing radiation exposure (ALARA)
• Ensuring infection control through cleaning and maintenance
• Verifying patient information, obtaining clinical histories, and screening for contraindications
• Explaining procedures and addressing patient questions to reduce anxiety using AIDET
• Ensuring patient comfort, privacy, and safety during exams
• Administering contrast agents via venipuncture and sterile techniques
• Properly positioning patients and applying safety measures
• Reviewing images for diagnostic quality and making necessary corrections
• Documenting procedures accurately in RIS and PACS systems
• Monitoring patient condition, responding to emergencies, and maintaining equipment readiness
• Organizing workflow, supporting departmental operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Assisting with patient transport, inventory, and clerical tasks

Qualifications Include

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Minimum 1 year radiology experience
• Certifications: ARRT-R (Radiography), ARRT-CT (Computed Tomography), and BLS (American Heart Association)

Skills And Qualities

• Strong technical knowledge of imaging procedures
• Ability to operate imaging equipment independently
• Excellent communication skills and patient care orientation
• Attention to detail, organization, and adherence to safety protocols
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and support department goals