CT Technologist

CT Technologist -(3282908)

Description

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($15,000) 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.

Mass General Brigham, based in Boston, MA, is a leading integrated health system known for its world-class care. Serving 1.

5 million patients yearly, it includes five top-ranked hospitals, such as Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.

We also house the nation’s largest hospital-based imaging research program.

Mass General Brigham is currently hiring CT Technologists at locations across our system. For more information or to connect with a recruiter, apply below!

MGB is proud to offer :

• $15,000 sign-on bonus*
• Flexible shift options
• Career advancement opportunities with tuition reimbursement
• Commuting perks including discounted transit
• Immediate benefits upon hire, including up to 30 days PTO annually
• Comprehensive retirement benefits with pension and 403(b) matching

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Operates CT equipment to obtain diagnostic images and information according to departmental protocol. In doing so, ensures the patient is properly prepared, positioned, immobilized and uses protective shield on the patient as needed.

Selects proper imaging factors, and images the designated portion(s) of the body.

Explains exam to patient taking into consideration physical and emotional needs; maintains ethical standards (patient confidentiality, professional conduct, etc.

Delivers patient care under scope of license / training.

• To maintain effective working relations and communication with departmental and other hospital personnel, i.e. professional, nursing, etc.
• Calibrate and verify the operation of all equipment to be used during the work day. To notify appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed.
• Execute paperwork and Radiology Information System functions as necessary for each patient exam (e.g. schedule exam, complete exam, transfer images to PACS, etc.).
• Performs venipuncture for purposes of contrast administration under the direction of a radiologist. Follow all hospital and departmental contrast administration policies and procedures.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and maintains appropriate CEU’s in accordance with Massachusetts State Licensure and A.

R.R.T. (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) requirements.

• May oversee and instruct various personnel and technology students (medical radiography, CT, nuclear medicine) within the department.
• Prepare the equipment room and supplies necessary for each patient and regular daily use. Stock and supply room as needed.
• To acknowledge and participate in research programs, quality assurance and quality improvement projects carried on in the department (i.e. cost containment).
• To assume responsibilities for on-call coverage and to remain flexible in all shift coverage and overtime situations as necessary.
• Rotates within department, divisions and all off-site clinics, by shifts as required and needed; cooperates with all personnel, promoting harmony within department
• Transport and transfer patients using established procedures according to departmental guidelines.
• Uses independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative under pressure in a variety of situations when performing patient exams.
• Performs point-of-care (POC) creatinine testing at applicable sites and upon completion of training.
• Performs all other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Radiologic technology; possess a current Massachusetts State Radiologic Technologist license and be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.
• Be Registered or eligible for certification in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent is preferred.

Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARRT or equivalent CT certification and registration within one year of start of employment. Training is Provided.

• Must be BLS (Basic Life Support) certified. Must meet and obtain BLS certification within one year of start of employment
30+ days ago