CT Technologist

Job Description - CT Technologist (3279570)

$15,000 sign-on bonus: We're offering a generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

What's in it for you?

• Work Life Balance: Flexible shift options including part or full-time.
• Shifts: Day or night shifts available during the week or inclusive of optional weekend rotation.
• State-of-the-art CT scanners: Opportunity to work with dual energy CT, photon counting CT, portable, and intra-operative CT.
• Career Growth: Exposure to highly specialized research and clinical imaging studies.
• Team Environment: 2 Tech model for all scanners.
• Commuting: 50% discount on MBTA passes. Parking for weekend & night shift employees.
• PTO: Up to 30 days annually for new hires, including hospital holidays.
• Retirement: A hospital-funded pension plus a 403(b) with company match.

Full job description below:

Reporting to the unit managers, the Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist prepares and operates equipment to acquire diagnostic images. The technologist is responsible for performing patient care, documenting exams in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and ensuring images are archived in PACS. Must keep abreast of all new policies and procedures within the department. Staff may be required to float among CT clinics and divisions as needed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares CT equipment by conducting warm-up, calibration, and quality control procedures on any equipment used during the workday according to operating procedures and manufacturer's guidelines to ensure safe operation. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate personnel.
2. Prepares the exam room by ensuring supplies are available for patient care. Ensures supplemental emergency equipment (code carts, contrast emergency kits) are available and confirms locks are intact and documented daily.
3. Confirms CT orders are correct, the exam has been protocoled within department guidelines, and consults with Radiologists for any outstanding questions or concerns regarding an exam. Performs venipuncture and Point of Care (POC) testing for purposes of contrast administration under the direction of a radiologist.
4. Coordinates all patient exams with orders, patient screening forms, EHR, and patient's care team to ensure all factors for a safe quality exam are met.
5. Correctly identifies and escorts patient to CT scanner; assists patient onto scanner; reviews exam screening questionnaire; explains the procedure to the patient accounting for physical and emotional needs.
6. Delivers patient care under the scope of license/training, demonstrating professionalism towards patients, their families, and staff always.
7. Completes exam documentation in EHR, transmits images to PACS, cleans, and prepares room for the next exam.
8. Demonstrates the ability to use independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Maintains professional working relations and communication with all hospital personnel.
9. Assumes responsibilities for on-call coverage and remains flexible in all shift coverage.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Must have the ability to adapt to changing pace within the department.
• Knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the principles of radiation physics.
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written.
• Physical ability to assist patients for transfer from stretcher, wheelchair, or in an emergent situation.
• Must possess the ability to assess patient-specific data relative to age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

Required: Must be a graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology or related field; possess a current Massachusetts State Radiologic Technologist license and be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.

Required: Must be registered or eligible for CT certification by the ARRT or equivalent within the first year after the start of employment. BLS required.

Advanced CT certification is required within 12 months of hire date. Employees who fail to obtain certification within 12 months will be given a 60-day grace period to achieve certification.

Preferred: Minimum of 1 year of Radiography experience.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer.