CT Technologist with Sign on Bonus - New Enhanced Pay Rates Coming this Fall!

Job Overview

Requisition Number: R-23303
Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name: SSH Imaging CT
Status: Full time
Budgeted Hours: 40
Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America)
Compensation Pay Range: $45.45 - $61.17

Essential Functions

• Maintains equipment for proper diagnostic imaging.
• Maintains equipment by cleaning daily.
• Notes any system problems to alert service engineer.
• Alerts 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 unit.
• Sets control according to exam standard for slice thickness and bed increment.
• Checks all dose limits that will be needed for each exam being performed.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements; explains and prepares the patient for the exam requested.
• Goes to waiting room, dressing rooms and corridors to accept patient.
• Assesses patient needs to determine proper handling.
• Explains procedure to patients to prepare them for the examination.
• Answers all questions patient may have about examination.
• Assists in the administration and administers appropriate contrast agents in order to render specific organs or systems more opaque.
• Performs IV access, using sterile technique, for administration of contrast.
• Marks all I.V. 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 request.
• Quality controls all images, maintains inventory and adheres to safety regulations.
• Checks all images to assure quality of exam.
• Checks all image transfers complete and correct, using image transfer management equipment.
• Adheres to safety regulations for both patient and employee safety.
• Checks inventory of contrast, IV supplies and paper products daily.
• Trains department personnel, including students, on how to perform a CAT Scan.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain the maximum diagnostic image corresponding to body parts.
• Reviews exam request to determine area of interest.
• Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by the image taken.
• Follows set department protocols for 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 technology instituted hospital wide.
• Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
• Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done.
• Verifies patient according to policy prior to 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 the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper hand washing, as observed by nurse manager and peers.
• Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites.
• Makes appropriate use of 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.

Qualifications

• Formal training in Radiology Technology from an AMA approved program.
• 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.
• Computed Tomography (CT) certification – The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Computed Tomography (MA) certification – Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts).
• BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA) within 180 days of hire.
• Full‑time options available: all shifts. Also open to part‑time and per diem schedules.

Additional Licenses & Certifications

• ACLS (AHA) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH).
• BLS (AHA) – Basic Life Support Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH).
• Instructor – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH).
• Instructor – Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH).

Application Guidance

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health, please apply through the internal career site.