Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, heal and to excel in service to our community by independently performing Computerized Tomography (CT) examinations meeting ACR imaging standards and maintaining safety standards using state-of-the-art CT scanners, power injectors, PACS, and other related medical imaging equipment. This professional technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety and patient experience.
Job Description:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology
Preferred: Advance education in CAT scan technology
Experience: Required: One year diagnostic technology
Preferred: One year of CT
Other Skills/Knowledge:
Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
- ARRT registered in Radiology and CT
- Massachusetts State license in Radiology and CT
LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Basic Life Support
POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Neonates, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
On-call: Rotation required to cover the hospital location
Schedule requirements: Required to regularly rotate through days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Travel requirements: May be scheduled at any of the CT locations
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports to CT Supervisor
- Not responsible for supervising the work of others
JOB FUNCTIONS
As part of the Radiology team, the Computerized Tomography Technologist:
- Greets, escorts, assesses, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable and fulfilling all safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders.
- Completes CT examinations following established exam protocols established by CT Radiologist.
- Administers contrast intravenously, assesses IV site and operates IV contrast injector.
- Enters examinations correctly, ensuring accurate and informative documentation and appropriate charges are entered.
- Electronically sends and stores images and data appropriately in PACS.
- Maintains all department records and logs to monitor quality and safety in accordance with departmental policies.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
- Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
- Transports and provides ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.
- Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.
- Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures. Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
- Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols. Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.
- Coordinates work schedule with departmental supervisor and the Radiology Manager to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet our patients’ and physicians’ needs.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS
- Procedures and patient type vary based on location.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS
- The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors.
- It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties.
- Requires working in an area in which there is exposure to radiation.
- It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties.
- Requires working in an area in which there is exposure to radiation.
- The list below is intended to describe the physical and sensory ability requirements of the position; however those requirements may vary, sometimes considerably, based on meeting patient and operational needs.
Pay Range:
$47.00 - $69.84
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
