CT Technologist Per Deim

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a CT Technologist to prepare patients for CT exams, operate CT equipment, and assist radiologists with interventional studies. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and accurate imaging techniques across multiple CT procedures.

The position requires strict adherence to ALARA radiation safety principles, proper patient identification, and precise documentation for billing and statistics within a busy radiology department in Worcester, MA.

Qualifications

• Prepares CT imaging patients and maintains patient comfort and modesty.
• Operates CT scanner and interventional studies per Radiologist protocol.
• Follows ALARA principles and radiation safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for CT exams and insures comfort and modesty.
• Operates CT Scanner for multiple studies including biopsies and injections as prescribed.
• Ensures correct patient identification, requisitions, and documentation for billing and statistics.

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $35.46 - $63.84 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

• Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Scheduled Hours: 7a-7p, 11a-11p, 7p-7a
• Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 12.5 Hours (United States of America)
• Hours: 0
• Cost Center: 10020 - 3578 Cat Scan

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.

Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty always. Performs Computerized Axial Tomography Scan procedures according to department procedure using standard C.A.T. Scan equipment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation to assist physicians in the screening and diagnosis of patient illness and injury for patients of all ages. Performs related tasks such as assisting patients in positioning for correct anatomical exposure, maintaining order and cleanliness of work area and performing routine clerical tasks. Works as technologist and performs duties in other areas and/or modalities as necessary.

Major Responsibilities

1. Provides care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for C.A.T. scans. Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty always. Obtains and reviews the requisition for C.A.T. Scan. Properly identifies patients according to the NPSG. Reviews Radiologist imaging protocol, patient questionnaire and medication home list before any procedure is performed.
2. Participates in transfer of patients if needed, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure to obtain the desired diagnostic image and results.
3. Follows all department established and appropriate policies and procedures as required. Makes changes and adjustments to techniques as required by observance of Radiologist to obtain a high-quality study with the lowest possible dose.
4. Provides protection to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure utilizing lead shields in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
5. Performs complex specialized tasks associated with the performance of CAT scans. Sets up and operates CT Scanner for all CT interventional studies, which include biopsies, drainage, aspirations, and spinal injections.
6. Assists Radiologist during procedures as required.
7. Evaluate CT scans for technical quality; collates processed images in sequence and appropriate label. Evaluates CT scans to determine if additional scanning is required. Perform 2 and 3 dimensional reformations of CT scans as per protocol or Radiologist direction. Charge procedures and supplies in department RIS system. Ensures that CT studies, examination requisitions and other related records are properly completed for proper patient identification, statistical and billing purposes.
8. Prepares CT images for reading by Radiologist through PACs. Starts IVs and administers oral and IV contrast as per policy and protocol. Verifies there are no contraindications to the administration of contrast and notifies Radiologist.
9. Orients and trains new CT Technologists and students.
10. Maintain accurate patient records, documents all CT information; including contrast reactions through the occurrence reporting system, radiation dose, and contrast dose.
11. Stocks and cleans scanner rooms, and notifies supervisor of supply needs.
12. Transport patients as needed.
13. Works as Radiographic Technologist and performs duties in other areas and/or modalities as needed. Maintains competence in standard radiologic procedures by rotating into radiology areas as assigned.
14. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor. Takes defective equipment out of service.
15. Maintains work area in clean and orderly condition and ensures that examination rooms are properly supplied with equipment and materials. Initiates requisitions for supplies as required.
16. Understands and practices ALARA principles of Radiation Protection including the use and excha