CT Technologist Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Marlborough (MA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UMass Memorial Health in Marlborough, MA is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT scans and produce exam images for interpretation across all patient ages. Under general supervision of the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, you will assist radiologists and ensure high standards of safety and patient care.

Responsibilities include gathering clinical data, preparing and screening patients, performing exams with contrast as needed, and sending studies to PACS.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or NMTCB certified in diagnostic CT.
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Responsabilidades

• Perform CT scan examinations appropriate to the age of the patient in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assist Radiologist with diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Adhere to radiation safety standards and guidelines to ensure patient safety.
• Gather pertinent clinical data and maintain accurate patient records.
• Submit completed records, paperwork and billings promptly.
• Position and transfer patients safely and assist with interventional exams.
• Send exams to PACS for physician review and perform QC on images.
• Maintain inventory and assist with supplies procurement.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

ARRT/NMTCB CT certification

Massachusetts license

Accredited radiologic program

Descripción del empleo

Under general supervision of the Director or Diagnostic Imaging, this position 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.

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

I. Major Responsibilities

• Properly performs all CT scan examinations appropriate to the age of the patient in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, consistent with departmental and professional standards and protocols.
• Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• Accurately completes all records, paperwork and billings and submits promptly.
• Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
• Promptly and properly completes exams, performs QC on images and appropriately sends exams to PACS for the physicians to review.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
• Assists with other job-related duties including urgent exam requests and scheduling.
• Under the direction of a Radiologist or Emergency Room Physician, performs CT exams using contrast media according to department policy and procedures.
• Establishes IV access for contrast injection according to department policy and procedure.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 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.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or NMTCB certified in diagnostic CT.
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Preferred: N/A.

Experience/Skills

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to product optimum results.
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and families.

Preferred: N/A.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Constantly: Standing, Walking, Repetitive Movements, Working Indoors, Precise Motor Skills Required, Precise Hearing Required, Precise Vision Required; Color Vision Required; Lifting - Less than 10 pounds to 100 pounds; Pushing - Less than 10 pounds to more than 100 pounds.

Frequently: Sitting, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending, Reaching, Grasping, High Stress Level; Carrying - Less than 10 pounds to 20 pounds; Pulling - Less than 10 pounds to more than 100 pounds.

Occasionally: Climbing, Balancing, Kneeling, Heights.

Never: Crawling, Working Outdoors, Temperature Extremes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.