CT technologist

Job Requirements Minimum Education - Preferred: Formal training in Radiology Technology from an AMA-approved program. Minimum Work Experience: 3–4 years radiologic experience with special procedures preference; 1 year of CT exposure or training required. Required Licenses: Computed Tomography (CT) – The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Computed Tomography (MA) – Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts). Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) within 180 days of hire. Shift: Evening (2:00–12:30) with alternate weekends. Essential Functions Maintains equipment for proper diagnostic imaging. Maintains equipment by cleaning daily. Notes any system problems to alert the service engineer. Alerts the supervisor of system problems and when a service engineer has been alerted. Maintains supplies by stocking rooms daily. Sets up and adjusts equipment dependent on the exam. Sets up equipment and calibrates the unit. Sets controls according to exam standard for slice thickness and bed increment. Checks all dose limits needed for each exam being performed. Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and any special requirements; explains and prepares the patient for the requested exam. Goes to waiting rooms, dressing rooms, and corridors to accept patients. Assesses patient needs to determine proper handling. Explains procedure to patients to prepare them for the examination. Answers all questions the patient may have about the examination. Assists in the administration of and administers appropriate contrast agents to render specific organs or systems more opaque. Performs IV access using sterile technique for contrast administration. Marks all IV supplies properly. Reviews patient charts and requests with the radiologist to assure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained. Reviews patient charts checking physician orders. Reviews with the radiologist requests and charts for proper examination. Communicates with patient units to assure timely transport and completion of exam requests. Quality controls all images, maintains inventory, and adheres to safety regulations. Checks all images to assure exam quality. Checks all image transfers for completion and correctness using image transfer management equipment. Adheres to safety regulations for both patients and employees. Checks daily inventory of contrast, IV supplies, and paper products. Trains department personnel, including students, on how to perform a CT scan. Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain the maximum diagnostic image corresponding to body parts. Reviews exam requests to determine the area of interest. Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, evidenced by the image taken. Follows set department protocols for the imaging area of interest. Technology – embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices. Progress in knowledge of new department-related technology. Progress in knowledge of new hospital-wide technology. Safety Awareness – fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment. Prior to any invasive procedures, performs a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information. Verifies patients according to policy before the administration of care/procedures/medications. Follows approved procedure for verifying MD orders, including a verbal read-back to the licensed independent practitioner after receiving a telephone order. Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper hand washing, as observed by nurse manager and peers. Consistently follows South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites. Appropriately uses personal protective equipment at all times. Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines. Adheres to universal precautions. Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Adheres to electrical safety guidelines. Additional Licenses and Certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) Computed Tomography (CT) – ARRT Computed Tomography (MA) – Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts) #J-18808-Ljbffr South Shore Health