CT Technologist, University, Days, 40hr

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus (may be available)

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT exams, assist Radiologists, and deliver high quality patient care. You will work with a Radiologist or ER physician and maintain patient safety per standards.

Requirements include ARRT or NMTCB certification in CT and Massachusetts licensure; excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Day shift, 40 hours, with holidays; signing bonus may be available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
• ARRT or NMTCB certified in diagnostic CT.
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scan examinations appropriate to the patient age and setting.
• Assist Radiologists with diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiological program

ARRT or NMTCB CT certification

Massachusetts licensure

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $39.30 - $55.90 (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: Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 8:30a-5pm, Holiday Hours 3p-11p Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 10020 - 3578 Cat Scan Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees) 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.

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:

• 1. 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.
• 2. Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• 3. Accurately completes all records, paperwork and billings and submits promptly.
• 4. Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
• 5. Promptly and properly completes exams, performs QC on images and appropriately sends exams to PACS for the physicians to review.
• 6. Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
• 7. Assists with other job-related duties including urgent exam requests and scheduling.
• 8. Under the direction of a Radiologist or Emergency Room Physician, performs CT exams using contrast media according to department policy and procedures.
• 9. Establishes IV access for contrast injection according to department policy and procedure.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• 2. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education: Required:

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

Preferred:

1. N/A.

Experience/Skills: Required:

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

Preferred:

1. 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.

Addendum for Milford Regional:

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education: Required:

1. ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB in Nuclear Medicine Required. RTR licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
2. Must take the initial exam for the ARRT certification in CT Scan within 6 months of the completion of the required competencies.
3. Exam delays will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
4. Must pass the ARRT CT certification exam within 12 months.
5. BLS certification with 30 days of hire.

Experience/Skills: Required:

1. Maintain all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, gender 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.

Everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.