CT Technologist - 36 hour/week, Rotating

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About the Role

Under the supervision of the Team Leader and/or Assistant Team Leader, the CT Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic computerized tomographic scanner radiographs (CT) scan procedures including ER and inpatient and outpatient populations, utilizing ionizing radiation. The technologist is responsible for monitoring and maintaining essential patient care and safety including practicing ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Flexibility to work overtime/cover at other sites as needed, on-call, and holiday rotation is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents necessary patient information/history in order to perform appropriate exam.
• Documents all pertinent information involving the use of IV/oral contrast in medical record, and obtain accurate allergy information.
• Performs all CT exams with 100% accuracy.
• Begins and completes exams utilizing the RIS with 100% accuracy, 98-100% of the time.
• Uses CT work list with 100% accuracy (e.g., correct patient demographics, accession number).
• Properly QCs exams using PACS system.
• Properly evaluates images for diagnostic purposes/recognizing anatomy and pathology for need of additional scan.
• Practices ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
• Accurately follows department clinical protocols and standards, including but not limited to post-processing.
• Readily and willingly contributes to a team approach to provide optimal quality care for patients, including on-call and holiday rotation.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and colleagues.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles and Mission Statement into daily activities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of customers and consistently adheres to customer service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes mandatory education.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies and behavioral expectations.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Other Duties

• Transport.
• Orienting new staff.
• Helping in training of students.
• Assisting receptionists with heavy telephone traffic as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Two-year AMA accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration:
  • Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible.
  • Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program in the specialties in which the technologist practices. Maintains licensure on an annual basis.
  • If currently trained in CT, must obtain CT certification within 12 months of employment.
  • Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
  • Proficient in cross-sectional anatomy.
  • Proficient in the use of CT Scanners, Power injector, Venipuncture, and mobile scanner or ability to be trained to a level of competency and obtain certification within 18 months of completing training.
• Experience:
  • One year in a trauma setting.
  • 2 years' experience in a hospital setting preferred.
  • Previous experience in a trauma center/Prior experience with RIS/PACS preferred.

Pay

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay: $47.00 - $69.84. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Additional Information

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues, and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.