CT Technologist training program (must be a Certified Radiology Tech)

About the role

South Shore Hospital is seeking a motivated, ARRT registered Radiologic Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team and take the next step in your professional growth. We offer a fully paid, comprehensive on-the-job CT cross training program designed to build your skills and confidence as you transition into an independent CT Technologist role. You'll earn a competitive Radiology Technologist wage from day one while developing the expertise needed for CT practice. This role is structured as a pathway to a full-time CT Technologist position at South Shore Hospital. Upon completion of the training program, candidates are expected to obtain their Massachusetts CT License within 90 days.

Pay

$37.37 - $50.30

Essential Functions

• Confirm patient's identity.
• Evaluate patient's ability to understand and comply with requirements for the requested examination.
• Explain and confirm patient's preparation (e.g., diet restrictions, preparatory medications) prior to radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations.
• Examine radiographic requisition to verify accuracy and completeness of information (e.g., patient history, clinical diagnosis).
• Sequence imaging procedures to avoid residual contrast material affecting future exams.
• Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients (e.g., IV's, oxygen) during the radiographic procedures.
• Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty.
• Communicate scheduling delays to waiting patients.
• Verify or obtain patient consent as necessary (e.g., contrast studies).
• Explain procedure instructions to patient or patient's family.
• Practice standard precautions.
• Follow appropriate procedures when in contact with patient in isolation.
• Select immobilization devices, when indicated, to prevent patient's movement and/or ensure patients safety.
• Use proper body mechanics and/or mechanical transfer devices when assisting patient.
• Prior to administration of contrast agent, gather information to determine appropriate dosage, and to determine if patient is at increased risk of adverse reaction.
• Confirm type of contrast media and prepare for administration.
• Use sterile or aseptic technique and prepare for administration.
• Observe patient after administration of contrast media to detect adverse reactions.
• Recognize need for prompt medical attention and administer emergency care.
• Explain post-procedural instructions to patient or patient's family.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient's information.
• Document required information on patient's medical record (e.g., radiographic requisitions, radiographs).
• Quality assures exams performed to capture the technical and room time.
• Performs work of equal skill, effort and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increase responsibility.
• Clean, disinfect or sterilize facilities and equipment, and dispose of contaminated items in preparation for next examination.
• Evaluate the need for and use of protective shielding.
• Take appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient.
• Question female patient of child-bearing age about possible pregnancy and take appropriate action (i.e., document response, contact physician).
• Restrict beam to limit exposure area, improve image quality, and reduce radiation dose.
• Set kVp, mA and time or automatic exposure system to achieve optimum image quality, safe operating conditions, and minimum radiation dose.
• Prevent all unnecessary persons from remaining in area during x-ray exposure.
• Take appropriate precautions to minimize occupation radiation exposure.
• Wear a personnel monitoring device while on duty.
• Evaluate individual occupational exposure reports to determine if values for the reporting period are within established limits.
• Prepare and operate radiographic unit and accessories (three-phase generator, high frequency generator, bone densitometry unit).
• Prepare and operate fluoroscopy unit and accessories (fixed fluoroscopic unit and accessories, pulse fluoroscopy, digital fluoroscopy, mobile fluoroscopic unit).
• Prepare and operate digital imaging devices (computerized radiography, direct digital radiography, picture archival and communication system [PACS]).
• Remove all radiopaque materials from patient or table that could interfere with the radiographic image.
• Select equipment and accessories (e.g., grid, compensating filters, shielding) for the examination requested.
• Use radiopaque markers to indicate anatomical side, position or other relevant information (e.g., time, upright, decubitis, post-void).
• Explain breathing instructions prior to making the exposure.
• Position patient to demonstrate the desired anatomy using body landmarks.
• Determine appropriate exposure factors using calipers and technique charts (fixed kVp technique chart, variable kVp technique chart, calipers to determine patient thickness for exposure, automatic exposure control [AEC]).
• Modify exposure factors for circumstances such as involuntary motion, casts and splints, pathological conditions, or patient's inability to cooperate.
• Process exposed image.
• Reload cassettes and magazines by selecting film of proper size and type.
• Prepare digital/computed image receptor for exposure.
• Verify accuracy of patient identification on radiograph.
• Evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality.
• Determine corrective measures if radiograph is not of diagnostic quality and take appropriate action.
• Store and handle film/cassette in a manner which will reduce the possibility of artifact production.
• Recognize and report malfunctions in the radiographic or fluoroscopic unit and accessories (visual inspection of equipment).
• Perform basic evaluations of radiographic equipment and accessories (beam restriction system, beam alignment, source-to-image receptor distance indicator, radiation protection devices [lead aprons and gloves]).
• Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done.
• Verifies patient according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications.
• Follows approved procedure for verifying MD orders including a verbal readback to the licensed independent practitioner after receiving a telephone order.
• Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing, as observed by nurse manager and peers.
• Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites.
• Makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times.
• Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines.
• Adheres to universal precautions.
• Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
• Adheres to electrical safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Graduate of an approved two-year program (preferred).
• Minimum Work Experience: Six (6) months to be fully proficient.
• Required Licenses / Registrations: RT - Radiography Technology (MA state license) or RT Temp - Radiography Technology Temporary (MA state license).
• Additional Knowledge And Abilities: Employees must produce their CEU records to their manager prior to start date and on an ongoing basis thereafter. Technologists in this position are responsible to maintain CEU activity on-site for a period of two years longer than the technologist's last licensure renewal date.
• Schedule: Flexible hours - 40 hours per week, varied shifts.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
• INSTRUCTOR - Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
• Radiography Technology (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts)
• Radiography Technology Temporary License (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts)