CT Scan Technologist (U) - Weekends - MelroseWakefield Healthcare : Job Details

Hours:36 hours weekly, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am-8pm.

Location:MelroseWakefield Hospital

Additional Details:Competitive shift differential for weekend track.

Job ProfileSummary

​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:UtilizesCT Scan Technology toprovideimages 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/orscientific/laboratoryjobs.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.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine, Radiological Technologist program.

2. One(1)year of experience as a CTTechnologist.

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:Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned.

1.Follows hospital protocol for exam routines and produces quality studies in an efficient,timelymanner.

2.Is competent tooperateall 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.provideappropriate feedbackto patient, clean room, etc.

5.Adjust and manipulate image torequiredspecifications,i.e.windowing, contrast, algo, separates exams by accession, create reformatted images, etc.

6.Selects proper scanning levels depending uponfieldof scan and organ selected.

7.Ensures that all scans are properlyidentifiedanatomically and allappropriate 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 accessRadPortalif necessary.

11.Restores (requests) prior exams for radiologist and VRC if necessary. Can burn CD forpatientor ER ifrequested.

12.Stock rooms, request stock to be ordered when necessary.Tidiescontrol rooms. Keeps all workareaclean and functional.

13.Perform clerical and other duties as necessary tomaintainflow and quality expectations.

14.Is a team player, interacts well with staff members, otherdepartmentsand physicians.

15.Iscommitted to assuring that the patient's expectations of quality service are exceeded.

16.Identifiespatient 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, andlifting of30-35 lbs.

2. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation tooperateradiology equipment.

3. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations;observepatients, 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 [email protected].