CT Technologist - 36 Hours, Nights

Major Responsibilities

• Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history;
• Verifies physician orders and reviews the results of relevant laboratory tests;
• Makes a psychological and physical assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition, according to protocol;
• Affords assistance, transfer, and positioning of patients as needed, assuring their modesty and physical safety;
• Selects and/or inputs appropriate protocol at Radiologist discretion for given patient symptoms; and monitors computer function during performance of the examination;
• Prepares oral and intravenous contrast media for administration to patients as ordered;
• Administers and/or injects sufficient IV and/or oral contrast media to produce quality images;
• Processes images;
• Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems;
• Checks operation of equipment; sees that daily phantom QA is completed;
• Maintains cleanliness of tables and equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases, keeps rooms well stocked with linen and necessary supplies;
• Keeps up to date with changes in the field of computed tomography and/or radiologic technology by inservice study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations;
• Affords assistance in other modalities as needed.

Position Qualifications

• Licenses, Certifications, Education Required: ARRT certification in Radiology is required. RTR licensure in Commonwealth Massachusetts is required. CT modality requires a Sub-specialty (CT) certification within 1 year of employment. BLS certification is required. Maintaining all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation is required.
• Experience/Skills Required: Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology. Preferred Experience in CT.