CT Interventional (IR) Technologist

Company:  Massachusetts General Hospital
Location: Boston
Closing Date: 20/10/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

What's in it for you?

  • 15K sign on 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.
  • Career Growth: continued opportunity for cross-training in various specialties
  • Clinical Specialties: IR technologists cover clinical areas including IR, CT-guided procedures, Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Hybrid procedures, Endovascular Neurosurgery, and Endoscopic interventions
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance: Starts day 1
  • PTO: up to 30 days annually for new hires including hospital holidays
  • Retirement: A hospital funded pension plus a 403(b) with company match

Job Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operates complex diagnostic and interventional radiographic equipment.
  • Participates in IR procedures within the IR departments, peri-op environments, bedside, and elsewhere as needed. Cross-trains and supports the sub-specialties within IR including and not limited to CT-guided procedures, abdominal procedures, vascular procedures, vascular surgery, Neuro IR, neurosurgery, endoscopic interventions, and cardiac surgery.
  • Maintains aseptic conditions preparing patients for procedures and participating in cases. Includes sterile prep for procedure following all infection control policies and Instructions for Use for associated products.
  • Scrubbing in as a second operator as needed to assist the primary physician including catheter/wire management, administration of contrast, and assisting the physician to expedite the case and improve the quality of care.
  • Calibrates and verifies operation of all equipment to be used during the day and notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions. Begins trouble-shooting process and calls service engineers when repair is indicated.
  • Maintains inventory tracking, utilization and replenishment within the patient's medical record through the division's Inventory management software. Validates all documentation associated with procedure.
  • Under the guidance of the inventory coordinator, assists with various tasks related to RFID tagging of product and stocking of medical/surgical supplies in appropriate RFID cabinets throughout the units.
  • Networks CT exam data, segments exam when necessary, and transmits images to PACS.
  • Performs proper post-processing of all images (e.g. pixel shift, window/level) and sends all appropriate images to PACS.
  • Ensures availability of previous imaging as needed for procedures through workstation and/or Pushpage.
  • Participates in a rotating on-call schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage.
  • Acknowledges and participates in research programs, quality assurance and other quality improvement projects carried on in the department.
  • Performs all other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Licenses:

Required:

  • Radiography RT license in the state of MA, R.T(R)
  • Radiography CT license in the state of MA, R.T.(CT)

Certifications:

Required:

  • ARRT
  • BLS

Preferred: R.T.(VI) or (CV)

EDUCATION :

Minimum Required:

  • Successful completion of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

EXPERIENCE :

  • Preferred: Minimum of 1 year of Radiography experience

EEO Statement: Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location: MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

Work Locations: MGH Main Campus, 55 Fruit Street, Boston 02114

Job: Radiology/Imaging/Ultrasound - Other

Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours: 40

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular

Recruiting Department: MGH Imaging

Job Posting: Jul 29, 2024

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