CT Scan Technologist (U) - Sign-on Bonus Eligible

CT Scan Technologist (U) - Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Job Profile

Summary

This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients

In addition, this role focuses on performing the following CT Scan duties :

Utilizes

CT Scan Technology to

provide

images of internal organs, bones, and soft tissue

A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience.

This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and / or

scientific / laboratory

jobs.

An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education

Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

Under the direction of the CT Supervisor and the Radiologist, performs CT procedures that follow radiological standards in a safe,

accurate

and

timely

manner which are necessary to allow the radiologist and / or physician to make a radiological diagnosis

Performs a variety of CT procedures requiring independent judgment,

ingenuity

and initiative

Assumes responsibility for designated areas and / or procedures as required

Maintains and monitors department supplies

Continuously strives to develop / improve and relationships with all customers. Actively

participates

in department quality

improvement / assurance.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1.

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine

, Radiological Technologist program

• One

(1)

year of experience as a CT

Technologist

Radiologic Technologist License

American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (NMTCB)

CT Advanced Registry from American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT)

or registry eligible

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

The

duties and responsibilities listed

below

are intended to describe the general nature of work

and

are not intended to be an all-inclusive list

Other duties

and responsibilities

may be assigned.

Follows hospital protocol for exam routines and produces quality studies in an efficient,

timely

manner.

Is competent to

operate

all equipment in the department or has requested training in specific areas.

Properly warm up CT scanner and run QA, bring up pressure injector, PACs units and Meditech.

Completes CT procedure and tasks in an effective and efficient manner,

i.e.

provide

appropriate feedback

to patient, clean room, etc.

djust and manipulate image to

required

specifications,

i.e.

windowing, contrast, algo, separates exams by accession, create reformatted images, etc.

Selects proper scanning levels depending upon

field

of scan and organ selected.

Ensures that all scans are properly

identified

anatomically and all

appropriate information

i.e.

name, date, accession #, order in place, contrast volume and lot #.

Completes administrative part of procedure; tech edit, escort patient, clean and prepare room.

Notifies Coordinator or delegate of any / all equipment malfunctions.

eports "wet reading" findings to physicians, Emergency Department, Nursing Units, etc. Can access

RadPortal

if necessary.

Restores (requests) prior exams for radiologist and VRC if necessary. Can burn CD for

patient

or ER if

requested

Stock rooms

, request stock to be ordered when necessary.

Tidies

control rooms. Keeps all work

area

clean and functional.

Perform clerical and other duties as necessary to

maintain

flow and quality expectations.

Is a team player, interacts well with staff members, other

departments

and physicians.

Is

committed to assuring that the patient's expectations of quality service are exceeded.

Identifies

patient by asking name and checking arm band per established procedure.

Educates each patient in a professional manner, explanation includes what the patient should expect and the timeliness of the exam.

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Physical Requirements

lifting of

30-35 lbs.

operate

radiology equipment.

observe

patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms.

Skills & Abilities :

Knowledge of scanners, Med Rad inj., PACs, VRC,

Powerscribe

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

$41.34 - $51.39