CT TECHNOLOGIST per-diem
CT TECHNOLOGIST per-diem
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Job Description
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills perspectives and ideas we choose to lead. Applications fromprotected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
- Knowledge of anatomy crosssectional anatomy physiology medical terminology.
- Knowledge of the principles of radiation physics radiographic chemistry.
- Knowledge of radiographic positioning and radiographic equipment.Knowledge of universal precautions.
- Effective interpersonal and communications skills.
- Attention to detail.Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.
- Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
- Must be able to read and write English.
Licensure required:
- ARRT
- Mass State License
- Advanced ARRT CT License preferred.
- CPR certified.
- I.V qualified
- Conducts computer system warm up and calibration procedures according to operating procedures established by manufacturers guidelines in order to ensure effective calibrated and safe operation. Informs appropriate personnel when a problem in equipment exits.
- Calls Service engineers when repair is indicated.
- Acknowledges requests for patient CT scan; speaks with nurse regarding patient to ensure the proper IV is placed and contrast given when needed.
- Checks patient requisition form to determine study doctor has requested.
- Consults with Radiologist for detailed protocols per patient.
- Escorts patient to CT scanner; assists patient onto scanner; checks for proper IV placement positions patient for study explaining procedure answers questions and asks for cooperation.
- The technologist adjusts the radiographic technique to match each patients age disease and body habitus.
- Verifies patient identification using at least two forms of identification.
- Interviews each patient for pertinent allergy histories and obtains BUN and Creatinine results where indicated.
- Enters pertinent information relating to patient and scan specifics into computer directs specific operation of scan during procedure.
- Sets up necessary supplies/equipment for administration and delivery of I.V. solutions and contrast agents as per departmental policy.
- Performs quality CT scans for Radiologist review and interpretation.
- These scans and subsequent radiographs must meet with standards set up by Radiology Division Heads.
- Gives proper breathing instructions to ensure optimal scan technique.
- Monitors patient condition during and immediately post scan; notify Radiology nurse and or radiologist when patients condition warrants attention.
- Checks with Radiologist upon completion of scan to determine need for any further imaging; assists patient off scanner.
- Networks all images to the PACS archive and checks the web browser and relay station for successful transmission.
Employment Type
Grant
