CT Technologist, University, Nights, 30 Hr

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $39.30 - $55.90. Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

• Days: Friday, Monday, Tuesday
• Scheduled Hours: 7p-7a (12-hour night shift)
• Hours per week: 30

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

About the Role

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.

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.
• Obtains and reviews the requisition for C.A.T. Scan; properly identifies patients according to the NPSG.
• Reviews Radiologist imaging protocol, patient questionnaire, and medication home list before any procedure is performed.
• Positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure to obtain the desired diagnostic image and results.
• Follows all department-established policies and procedures; adjusts 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, including setting up and operating CT Scanner for interventional studies (biopsies, drainage, aspirations, spinal injections).
• Assists Radiologist during procedures as required.
• Evaluates CT scans for technical quality; collates processed images in sequence and with appropriate labels.
• Determines if additional scanning is required; performs 2D and 3D reformations of CT scans as per protocol or Radiologist direction.
• Charges procedures and supplies in the department RIS system; ensures proper completion of CT studies, examination requisitions, and related records for 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 no contraindications to contrast administration and notifies Radiologist if needed.
• Orients and trains new CT Technologists and students.
• Maintains accurate patient records, documents all CT information including contrast reactions, radiation dose, and contrast dose.
• Stocks and cleans scanner rooms; 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 hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor; takes defective equipment out of service.
• Maintains work area in clean and orderly condition; ensures 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.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations; complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches; contributes to an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Requirements

• 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 and DPH according to regulation is required.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Work is considered sedentary and performed indoors in a normal office/clinical environment.