CT Technologist (LMH) - PER DIEM
Company: MelroseWakefield Healthcare
Location: Medford
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Profile Summary ----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: Utilizes CT Scan Technology to provide
images 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/or scientific/laboratory jobs. - 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. - -Job Overview -This position performs CT scan
procedures on Pediatric and Adult Patients according to the
policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department
and hospital. - Performs CT procedures that follow radiological
standards in a safe, accurate and timely manner which are necessary
to allow the radiologist and/or physician to make a radiological
diagnosis. - Performs a variety of CT procedures requiring
independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. - Assumes
responsibility for designated areas and/or procedures as required.
- Works cooperatively within department and other services to
create a system of quality health care. - -Job Description -1.
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine, Radiological
Technologist program. -2. Radiologic Technologist License. -3.
American Registry of Radiological Technologist (AART) or Nuclear
Medicine Technology Certification (NMTCB). -4. Licensed by the
Massachusetts Radiation Control Board. -5. CT Advanced Registry
from American Registry of Radiological Technologist (AART) or
registry eligible. -6. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
certified. -7. One (1) year of experience as a CT Technologist. -
-Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities
listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work
and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. - Other duties
and responsibilities may be assigned. - -1. Maintains and
demonstrates proficient and current knowledge in Computed
Tomography practice including patient positioning post-processing
for routine exams (CTA Head and Neck), ALARA principles. -2.
Performs and documents patient assessment/history related to
procedures verifies correct patient, imaging site and patient
positioning prior to the exam. -3. Provides clear and accurate
instructions to patients regarding procedures Verifies correct
imaging protocol and scanner parameters for each patient. -4.
Applies knowledge and safety principles to ensure patient and staff
safety for types of CT equipment used. Is competent to operate all
equipment in the department or has requested training in specific
areas. Properly warm up CT scanner and run QA, bring up pressure
injector, PACs units and Meditech. -5. Able to adjust and
manipulate image to required specifications, i.e. windowing,
contrast, algo, separates exams by accession, create reformatted
images, etc. - -6. Selects proper scanning levels depending upon
field of scan and organ selected. -7. Ensures that all scans are
properly identified anatomically and all appropriate information,
i.e. name, date, accession #, order in place, contrast volume and
lot #. -8. Pledges to adhere to the Image Gently and Image Wisely
standards. - Participates in ongoing education on radiation dose
optimization techniques and tools for pediatric and adult patients.
-9. Acknowledges the published ACR CT Accreditation Dose pass/fail
criteria and reference levels and is able to actively apply this
knowledge in CT scanning all patients, especially pediatric
patients, while abiding by the ALARA principle. -10. Applies
knowledge and principles of Universal Precautions, septic and
sterile techniques, to minimize exposure to/spread of infectious
organisms. -11. Effectively manages department workflow and
successfully triages patients into exam rooms based on acuity and
availability. -12. Administers contrast material; competent with IV
skills whether using an existing IV line or performing
venipuncture; knows when to ask for assistance. -13. Effectively
uses care lab device (I-STAT) and lab results and calculates
estimated creatinine clearance value for use in determining type
and amount of intravenous iodinated contrast to be administered (or
not) per department protocol. - - -14. Identifies lab values out of
the recommended ranges per CT department protocol and communicate
that to Radiologist and/or ordering physician for use in
determining appropriate next steps and/ or testing. - -15. Performs
quality control on POC device (I- STAT) as required. -16. Performs
CAP proficiency testing on the point of care lab device (I-STAT)
with successful results. -17. Identifies errors and corrects and/
or notifies appropriate personnel to ensure timely resolution. -18.
Supervises students, directly and indirectly, in clinical
procedures pursuant to terms of any clinical affiliation agreement.
-19. Communicates with other staff/departments to coordinate care
of patients. -20. Stock rooms, request stock to be ordered when
necessary. Tidies control rooms. Keeps all work area clean and
functional. - -Physical Requirements: - -1. Frequent standing,
occasional sitting, walking, and lifting of 30-35 lbs. -2. Requires
manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate radiology
equipment. -3. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform
examinations; observe patients, read monitors and documents, and
hear audible equipment alarms. - -Skills & Abilities: -1. Knowledge
of medical terminology -2. Clerical skills -3. Competent in using
all aspects of the RIS and PACS systems. -4. Knowledgeable on the
Philips Extended Brilliance Workspace and Portal. -5. 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
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individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
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