CT Technologist (20 Hrs - nights)
Beth Israel Lahey Health
CT Technologist
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Under the general direction of the Manager, the CT Technologist performs a variety of specialized diagnostic imaging procedures for both inpatients and outpatients at the hospital, in accordance with physician orders. This role requires a strong working knowledge of Radiology department policies and procedures, with a specific emphasis on computed tomography. The CT Technologist exercises independent judgment and initiative while maintaining accountability for the quality and accuracy of work performed. A high level of technical proficiency, informatics competency, and attention to detail is required to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This position collaborates closely with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other technical staff, and requires effective functioning in a fast-paced clinical environment. The technologist is expected to prioritize multiple competing demands, adapt to changing workflow needs, and seek managerial guidance when appropriate. The position includes participation in weekend, on-call, and holiday rotations as required by departmental operations. The technologist performs CT examinations predominantly and may be assigned to other imaging modalities as needed, consistent with their licensure and competencies.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in performance of all procedures in diagnostic radiology and CT, to include all infection control policies.
- Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams and maintaining accurate and complete records relative to the examinations performed.
- Performs quality control on all equipment according to standard procedures.
- Greets all patients by appropriate title, provides education appropriate to the exam and provides a complete medical record to the Radiologist.
- Prepares, administers & documents, all contrast material / injection information as required by policy.
Required Qualifications:
- MA Licensed in Radiography and Computed Tomography required; or current licensure as a Radiologic Technologist in the state of MA and must obtain Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License/CT category within one year of hire.
- ARRT R (Radiography), Computerized Tomography, or (N) Nuclear Medicine required.
- Basic Life Support – AHA required, or obtained within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ARRT in Computed Tomography.
- Prior experience and knowledge with PACS and CT technology and minimum of 1 year experience in CT Scan.
- Experience with IV placement for contrast injections.
Competencies:
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based Competencies: Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal: Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -. Physical Nature of the Job: Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently. Work is physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing and/or moving.
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.