CT Scan Technologist
3 days ago
The CT Scan Technologist is responsible for performing CT procedures that assist in diagnosing and treating patients. This role requires specialized technical skills to operate CT scan equipment, ensuring patient comfort while producing high-quality images. The technologist works under moderate supervision, collaborates with healthcare professionals, and commits to continuous improvement in patient care and departmental efficiency.
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.
2. One (1) year of experience as a CT Technologist.
3. Radiologic Technologist License.
4. American Registry of Radiological Technologist (AART) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (NMTCB).
5. Licensed by the Massachusetts Radiation Control Board.
6. CT Advanced Registry from American Registry of Radiological Technologist (AART) or registry eligible.
7. 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.
1. Follows hospital protocol for exam routines and produces quality studies in an efficient, timely manner.
2. Is competent to operate all equipment in the department or has requested training in specific areas.
3. Properly warm up CT scanner and run QA, bring up pressure injector, PACs units and Meditech.
4. Completes CT procedure and tasks in an effective and efficient manner, i.e. provide appropriate feedback to patient, clean room, etc.
5. Adjust and manipulate image to required specifications, i.e. windowing, contrast, algo, separates exams by accession, create reformatted images, etc.
6. Selects proper scanning levels depending upon field of scan and organ selected.
7. Ensures that all scans are properly identified anatomically and all appropriate information, i.e. name, date, accession #, order in place, contrast volume and lot #.
8. Completes administrative part of procedure; tech edit, escort patient, clean and prepare room.
9. Notifies Coordinator or delegate of any/all equipment malfunctions.
10. Reports “wet reading” findings to physicians, Emergency Department, Nursing Units, etc. Can access RadPortal if necessary.
11. Restores (requests) prior exams for radiologist and VRC if necessary. Can burn CD for patient or ER if requested.
12. Stock rooms, request stock to be ordered when necessary. Tidies control rooms. Keeps all work area clean and functional.
13. Perform clerical and other duties as necessary to maintain flow and quality expectations.
14. Is a team player, interacts well with staff members, other departments and physicians.
15. Is committed to assuring that the patient’s expectations of quality service are exceeded.
16. Identifies patient by asking name and checking arm band per established procedure.
17. Educates each patient in a professional manner, explanation includes what the patient should expect and the timeliness of the exam.
189. Takes the initiative to meet customer’s needs and solve customer’s problems or finds someone who can.
Physical Requirements:
1. Frequent standing, occasional sitting, walking, and lifting of 30-35 lbs.
2. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate radiology equipment.
3. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations; observe patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Knowledge of medical terminology
2. Clerical skills
3. Knowledge of scanners, Med Rad inj., PACs, VRC, Powerscribe.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.
Keywords:
CT Scan, Radiologic Technologist, Medical Imaging, Patient Care, Quality Improvement, Healthcare, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, BLS Certification, CT Procedures
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