Radiology - CT Technologist - Overnight

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general supervision and following established procedures and protocols facilitates Computed Tomography examinations for all patients.
• Checks for contrast allergies and contraindications for all patients.
• Verifies accuracy of protocols prior to exams.
• Adheres to policies and procedures for daily operations.
• Works with the Computed Tomography Supervisor to ensure that the imaging standards are maintained.
• Participates in the research and development of new exam and protocols. - Enters the appropriate charges in EMR accurately for all exams.
• Ensures that all exams are of high quality and available for interpretation in a timely fashion.
• Follows workflow plan developed by the supervisor and alerts the supervisor to problems as necessary to a changing environment.
• Recommends changes to the protocol that would improve the overall quality and care for the patient.
• Participates in the quality assurance plan for the Computed Tomography program.
• Actively participates in plan of action in accordance with workflow needs. Monitors the equipment performance and takes the appropriate measures to have the problems resolved (i.e. arrange service/repairs).
• Performs equipment QC on scanners, temperature checks on contrast warmer and refrigerator.
• Maintains competency on injectors, POCT devices etc.
• Consistently demonstrates effective communication, both written and verbal, with all departmental, hospital staff, and vendors.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required to ensure efficient operation of the department and quality patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Staff adheres to all I.C.A.R.E. Standards
• Effectively and efficiently produce high quality radiographic imaging studies
• Must be able to multi-task and think in a proactive manner
• Must have graduated from an approved program in Radiologic Sciences
• Massachusetts Department of Public Health licensure for Radiologic Technologist and CT, required.
• ARRT registry in Radiologic Sciences, required.
• ARRT registry in Computed Tomography, required.
• BCLS, required.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a licensed technologist preferred.

About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum.