CT Technologist, University, Days, 32 Hr

About the Organization

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Pay

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt. Hiring Range: $39.30 – $55.90 per hour (based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week). The final offer will vary based on scheduled hours; compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. This position may have a signing bonus available – a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees).

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Shift 1 – Day Shift, 8 hours). Scheduled hours: 32 per week.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for C.A.T. scans.
• Prepares patient for exams as required and ensures patient comfort and modesty at all times.
• Obtains and reviews the requisition for C.A.T. Scan.
• Properly identifies patients according to the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG).
• Reviews Radiologist imaging protocol, patient questionnaire, and medication home list before any procedure is performed.
• Participates in transfer of patients if needed, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure to obtain the desired diagnostic image and results.
• Follows all department established and appropriate policies and procedures as required.
• Makes changes and adjustments to techniques as required by observance of Radiologist to obtain a high-quality study with the lowest possible dose.
• Provides protection to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure utilizing lead shields in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Performs complex specialized tasks associated with the performance of CAT scans.
• Sets up and operates CT Scanner for all CT interventional studies, which include biopsies, drainage, aspirations, and spinal injections.
• Assists Radiologist during procedures as required.
• Evaluates CT scans for technical quality; collates processed images in sequence and appropriate label.
• Evaluates CT scans to determine if additional scanning is required.
• Performs 2 and 3 dimensional reformations of CT scans as per protocol or Radiologist direction.
• Charges procedures and supplies in department RIS system.
• Ensures that CT studies, examination requisitions and other related records are properly completed for proper patient identification, statistical and billing purposes.
• Prepares CT images for reading by Radiologist through PACS.
• Starts IVs and administers oral and IV contrast as per policy and protocol.
• Verifies there are no contraindications to the administration of contrast and notifies Radiologist.
• Orients and trains new CT Technologists and students.
• Maintains accurate patient records, documents all CT information; including contrast reactions through the occurrence reporting system, radiation dose, and contrast dose.
• Stocks and cleans scanner rooms, and notifies supervisor of supply needs.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Works as Radiographic Technologist and performs duties in other areas and/or modalities as needed.
• Maintains competence in standard radiologic procedures by rotating into radiology areas as assigned.
• Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor; takes defective equipment out of service.
• Maintains work area in clean and orderly condition and ensures that examination rooms are properly supplied with equipment and materials.
• Initiates requisitions for supplies as required.
• Understands and practices ALARA principles of Radiation Protection including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.