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Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$32.76 - $58.96
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours:
8-4:30p
Shift:
3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
40
Cost Center:
25082 - 3578 Cat Scan
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Under general supervision of the Director or Diagnostic Imaging, this position is responsible for scanning and producing a variety of computerized tomography examinations for physician interpretation and diagnosis of injury and/or disease for all patient ages.
Assists the Radiologist with all diagnostic and interventional procedures. Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines set forth by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. Performs related clerical and service duties and assists with other departments as needed.
I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Properly performs all CT scan examinations appropriate to the age of the patient in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, consistent with departmental and professional standards and protocols.
2. Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
3. Accurately completes all records, paperwork and billings and submits promptly.
4. Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
5. Promptly and properly completes exams, performs QC on images and appropriately sends exams to PACS for the physicians to review.
6. Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
7. Assists with other job-related duties including urgent exam requests and scheduling.
8. Under the direction of a Radiologist or Emergency Room Physician, performs CT exams using contrast media according to department policy and procedures.
9. Establishes IV access for contrast injection according to department policy and procedure.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
6. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
2. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or NMTCB certified in diagnostic CT.
3. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Preferred:
1. N/A.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to product optimum results.
2. Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and families.
Preferred:
1. N/A.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Constantly: Standing, Walking, Repetitive Movements, Working Indoors, Precise Motor Skills Required, Precise Hearing Required, Precise Vision Required; Color Vision Required; Lifting - Less than 10 pounds to 100 pounds; Pushing - Less than 10 pounds to more than 100 pounds.
Frequently: Sitting, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending, Reaching, Grasping, High Stress Level; Carrying - Less than 10 pounds to 20 pounds; Pulling - Less than 10 pounds to more than 100 pounds.
Occasionally: Climbing, Balancing, Kneeling, Heights.
Never: Crawling, Working Outdoors, Temperature Extremes.
Addendum for Milford Regional:
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB in Nuclear Medicine Required. RTR licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required
2. Must take the initial exam for the ARRT certification in CT Scan within 6 months of the completion of the required competencies.
3. Exam delays will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
4. Must pass the ARRT CT certification exam within 12 months.
5. BLS certification with 30 days of hire.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Maintain all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation.
