Cat Scan Technologist-36 hours overnights, $15,000 sign on bonus

Cat Scan Technologist

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It's a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet - an integrated health care delivery system that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030, which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Job Description

• Under the general supervision of the CT Scan Supervisor, the CT Technologist provides CT skills and initiatives to the department mission through interactions with staff and others as necessary.
• Operates a CT (computed tomography) scanner to perform technologist duties as required and necessary for proper departmental workflow.
• Performs appropriate studies as determined through policy and procedure, ensuring that exams requested match patient condition and/or history.
• Prepares patients for exams as required and ensures patient comfort and modesty at all times.
• Sets up equipment as necessary and uses proper imaging techniques, adjusting imaging factors when necessary to improve study or quality factors.
• Completes procedures in a timely fashion while providing quality images for Radiology and outside departments.
• Participates in intravenous (IV) training and passes all competencies required to start and administer IV contrast material under the general observation of a qualified physician.
• Maintains equipment through interaction with both management and department service vendors to maximize equipment uptime, patient care, and minimize dollar impact to the hospital.
• Provides patient-focused customer service and ensures that patient complaints are communicated professionally to the appropriate supervisor.
• Monitors patients' conditions and takes action to facilitate the best course of care if assistance may be required.
• Ensures that all required documentation is properly completed for billing purposes, including electronic orders and paperwork related to all procedures performed.
• Works hours as regularly scheduled or according to the operational needs of the radiology department.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology by date of hire.
• Work requires knowledge of principles and procedures of diagnostic radiology and CT, generally acquired through the completion of two years post-high school training in an approved school of radiologic technology.
• MRST, AART required by date of hire. CT license preferred.
• State license required and all applicable radiology education requirements.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in diagnostic radiology; experience in CT preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Must possess analytical abilities necessary to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of imaging processes, techniques, procedures, and cross-sectional anatomy.
• Working knowledge of Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Must present a positive, team-oriented attitude and a professional appearance.
• Must be physically capable of lifting heavy objects and patients, adhering to safety standards set forth by the Radiology Department, BMC, and other regulatory agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients, instruct students, and interact with other staff technologists.