Per diem - CT Technologist

CT Technologist - Per Diem

Location: Boston Children's Hospital and satellite clinics in Lexington, North Dartmouth, Peabody, Waltham, and Weymouth

Job Description:

• Performs routine imaging examinations in CT on a scheduled and emergency basis.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for CT imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for CT examinations.
• Identifies patients according to Hospital Policy with 2 identifiers.
• Performs basic imaging analysis (e.g., 3D).
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develops plan for adjusting to patients' specific needs.
• Explains the examination and is able to answer questions from patient and parents regarding the exam and radiation exposure, practicing ALARA.
• Consistently provides exceptional care and exceptional service.
• Follows Departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations.
• Practices High Reliability Training.

Patient/Family Relations:

• Responds to the uniqueness of the patient, creating a supportive environment for the patient and the family.

Equipment:

• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions.

Operations:

• Assists in organizing and maintaining daily operations of the section.

General Responsibilities:

• Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complies with ETU.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Practices the 6 core values of the Hospital: excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork, and accountability.

Professional Development:

• Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date licensure/certification/registration in the departmental file.

Requirements:

• RT/CT Massachusetts State License.
• Advanced CT Massachusetts State License is required within 12 months of hire date for CT trainees.
• RT/CT registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
• Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARRT certification.
• BLS certification.
• Associate's degree in Allied Health.
• 1 year of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist.