Technologist, CT

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA seeks a Radiologic Technologist specializing in CT imaging to perform routine and emergency exams, review requisitions, and ensure protocol accuracy.

The role requires ARRT RT/CT certification, BLS, and at least 1 year of CT experience, with a focus on patient safety, ALARA practices, and clear communication with families.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Allied Health; Bachelors degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist (CT).
• ARRT RT/CT certification required; ARRT certification must be met and maintained.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine CT imaging on scheduled and emergency basis.
• Reviews requisitions and determines appropriateness of CT procedures.
• Identifies patients with two identifiers.
• Performs basic imaging analysis (e.g., 3D).
• Explains examinations to patients/parents and discusses radiation exposure (ALARA).
• Maintains patient comfort and safety and provides exceptional service.
• Completes documentation accurately and complies with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

HIPAA compliance

Patient safety

Education

Associates degree

Bachelors degree preferred

Job description

Up to a $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available

Position Summary

Performs routine imaging examinations in CT on a scheduled and emergency basis following departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine imaging examinations in CT on a scheduled and emergency basis.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for CT imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for CT examinations.
• Identify patients according to Hospital Policy with 2 identifiers.
• Performs basic imaging analysis (e.g. 3D).
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develops plan for adjusting to patients' specific needs.
• Explain the examination and is able to answer questions from patient and parents regarding the exam and Radiation exposure, practices ALARA.
• Consistently provides exceptional care and exceptional service.
• Follows Departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations.
• Practices High Reliability Training.

Patient/Family Relations

• Responds to the uniqueness of the patient, creating a supportive environment for the patient and the family.

Equipment

• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions.

Operations

• Assists in organizing and maintaining daily operations of section.

General

• Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complies with ETU.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Practices the 6 core values of the Hospital; excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability

Professional Development

• Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date licensure/certification/registration in departmental file.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associates degree, Allied Health. Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience: 1 year of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist

Licensure/ Certifications:

• RT/CT registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
• Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARRT certification.
• BLS certification.