Radiology - CT Technologist - Days

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community teaching hospital is hiring a Computed Tomography Technologist to manage patient care and workflow in the Computed Tomography department. Responsibilities include facilitating exams, ensuring quality imaging, and participating in quality assurance. Ideal candidates will be licensed with relevant certifications and possess effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Massachusetts Department of Public Health licensure for Radiologic Technologist and CT.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Staff adheres to all I.C.A.R.E. Standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates Computed Tomography examinations for all patients.
• Checks for contrast allergies and verifies protocols.
• Participates in research and development of new exams and protocols.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Proactive thinking

Education

Graduated from an approved program in Radiologic Sciences

ARRT registry in Radiologic Sciences

ARRT registry in Computed Tomography

BCLS Certification

Job description

The Computed Tomography Technologist is involved in hands on patient care. The Computed Tomography Technologist manages room workflow and facilitates care of patients in conjunction with the Computed Tomography Supervisor.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision and following established procedures and protocols facilitates Computed Tomography examinations for all patients.
Checks for contrast allergies and contraindications for all patients.
Verifies accuracy of protocols prior to exams.
Adheres to policies and procedures for daily operations.
Works with the Computed Tomography Supervisor to ensure that the imaging standards are maintained.
Participates in the research and development of new exam and protocols.
Enters the appropriate charges in EMR accurately for all exams.
Ensures that all exams are of high quality and available for interpretation in a timely fashion.
Follows workflow plan developed by the supervisor and alerts the supervisor to problems as necessary to a changing environment.
Recommends changes to the protocol that would improve the overall quality and care for the patient.
Participates in the quality assurance plan for the Computed Tomography program.
Actively participates in plan of action in accordance with workflow needs.
Monitors the equipment performance and takes the appropriate measures to have the problems resolved (i.e. arrange service/repairs).
Performs equipment QC on scanners, temperature checks on contrast warmer and refrigerator.
Maintains competency on injectors, POCT devices etc.
Consistently demonstrates effective communication, both written and verbal, with all departmental, hospital staff, and vendors.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required to ensure efficient operation of the department and quality patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduated from an approved program in Radiologic Sciences * Massachusetts Department of Public Health licensure for Radiologic Technologist and CT, required.
• ARRT registry in Radiologic Sciences, required.
• ARRT registry in Computed Tomography, required.
• BCLS, required.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a licensed technologist preferred.
• Staff adheres to all I.C.A.R.E. Standards
• Effectively and efficiently produce high quality radiographic imaging studies * Must be able to multi-task and think in a proactive manner WORKING

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

CONDITIONS

• Work in an area that can be noisy and have extreme temperature/ humidity variations.
• Work in settings that produce ionizing radiation. Minimal exposure possible with safe work practices.
• Continuous standing, sitting and lifting.
• Exposure to human waste and disease.
• Must be able to lift and move greater than 25 pounds of weight. Will require movement of hospital equipment, supplies, etc.
• May require up to 100 pounds of force in pulling/pushing/lifting/supporting movements associated with patient's ambulation, transfers to/from wheelchairs and stretchers, or other movements.
• Stress from interacting with hospital staff, patients, and family members presenting with serious medical conditions.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.