CT Technologist
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary
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$7,500!Participates in technical duties directly involved with the
CT Scanner including developing, initiating and monitoring
procedures for the effective utilization of this unit.
Job Description1. Maintains equipment for proper diagnostic
imaging.a. Maintains equipment by cleaning daily.b. Notes any
system problems to alert service engineer.c. Alerts supervisor of
system problems and when a service engineer has been alerted.d.
Maintains supplies by stocking rooms daily.2. Sets up and adjusts
equipment dependent on the exam.a. Sets up equipment and calibrates
unit.b. Sets control according to exam standard for slice thickness
and bed increment.c. Checks all dose limits that will be needed for
each exam being preformed3. Accepts patients and assesses their
condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
Explains and prepares the patient for the exam requested.a. Goes to
waiting room, dressing rooms and corridors to accept patient.b.
Assesses patient needs to determine proper handling.c. Explains
procedure to patients to prepare them for the examination.d.
Answers all questions patient may have about examination.4. Assists
in the administration and administers appropriate contrast agents
in order to render specific organs or systems more opaque.a.
Performs IV access, using sterile technique, for administration of
contrast.b. Marks all I.V. supplies properly.5. Reviews patient
charts and requests with the Radiologist to assure the proper
examination and diagnostic results are obtained.a. Reviews patient
charts checking physician orders.b. Reviews with the Radiologist
requests and charts for proper examination.c. Communicates with
patient units to assure timely transport and completion of exam
request.6. Quality controls all images, maintains inventory and
adheres to safety regulations.a. Checks all images to assure
quality of exam.b. Checks all image transfers complete and correct,
using image transfer management equipmentc. Adheres to safety
regulations for both patient and employee safety.d. Checks
inventory of contrast, IV supplies and paper products dailye.
Trains department personnel, including students, on how to perform
a CAT Scan.7. Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy and
physiology to obtain the maximum diagnostic image corresponding to
body parts.a. Reviews exam request to determine area of interest.b.
Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to
obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by the image
taken.c. Follows set department protocols for imaging area of
interest.8. Technology - Embraces technological solutions to work
processes and practices.a. progress in knowledge of new dept
related technologyb. progress in knowledge of new technology
instituted hospital wide9. Safety Awareness - Fosters a "Culture of
Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe
environment.a. Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a
final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site,
and information is done.b. Verifies patient according to policy
prior to administration of care/procedures/medications.c. Follows
approved procedure for verifying MD orders including a verbal read
back to the licensed independent practitioner after receiving a
telephone order.d. Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene
guidelines through proper hand washing , as observed by nurse
manager and peers.e. Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital
policy to mark surgical sites.f. Makes appropriate use of personal
protective equipment at all times.g. Adheres to respiratory
etiquette guidelines.h. Adheres to universal precautions.i.
Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.j. Adheres to
electrical safety guidelines.Minimum Education - Preferred
preferred formal training in Radiology Technology of AMA approved
program.Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of three to four (3-4) years Radiologic experience and
special procedures experience preferred.
One (1) year exposure or training in CT to be proficient.Required
Licenses / Registrations
RT - MA - Radiologic Technologist (Massachusetts)Preferred (not
required) Licenses / Registrations
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist R.T.(CT) (ARRT)
REQUIREDBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification "OR" BLS Instructor
"OR" Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) "OR" ACLS Instructor
Keywords: South Shore Health, Framingham , CT Technologist, Other , Weymouth, Massachusetts
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