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UMass Memorial Health · 3 months ago

TECHNOLOGIST, RAD II-CT SCAN

Worcester, MA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$33/hr - $61/hr

UMass Memorial Health is a leading health system in Central Massachusetts, dedicated to exceptional patient care and academic excellence. They are seeking a Technologist, Rad II-CT Scan to perform Computerized Axial Tomography Scan procedures and assist physicians in diagnosing patient illnesses and injuries.

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Responsibilities

Provides care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for C.A.T. scans. Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty always. Obtains and reviews the requisition for C.A.T. Scan. Properly identifies patients according to the NPSG. Reviews Radiologist imaging protocol, patient questionnaire and medication home list before any procedure is performed

Participates in transfer of patients if needed, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure to obtain the desired diagnostic image and results

Follows all department established and appropriate policies and procedures as required. Makes changes and adjustments to techniques as required by observance of Radiologist to obtain a high-quality study with the lowest possible dose

Provides protection to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure utilizing lead shields in accordance with prescribed safety standards

Performs complex specialized tasks associated with the performance of CAT scans. Sets up and operates CT Scanner for all CT interventional studies, which include biopsies, drainage, aspirations, and spinal injections

Assists Radiologist during procedures as required

Evaluate CT scans for technical quality; collates processed images in sequence and appropriate label. Evaluates CT scans to determine if additional scanning is required. Perform 2 and 3 dimensional reformations of CT scans as per protocol or Radiologist direction. Charge procedures and supplies in department RIS system. Ensures that CT studies, examination requisitions and other related records are properly completed for proper patient identification, statistical and billing purposes

Prepares CT images for reading by Radiologist through PACs. Starts IVs and administers oral and IV contrast as per policy and protocol. Verifies there are no contraindications to the administration of contrast and notifies Radiologist

Orients and trains new CT Technologists and students

Maintain accurate patient records, documents all CT information; including contrast reactions through the occurrence reporting system, radiation dose, and contrast dose

Stocks and cleans scanner rooms, and notifies supervisor of supply needs

Transport patients as needed

Works as Radiographic Technologist and performs duties in other areas and/or modalities as needed. Maintains competence in standard radiologic procedures by rotating into radiology areas as assigned

Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor. Takes defective equipment out of service

Maintains work area in clean and orderly condition and ensures that examination rooms are properly supplied with equipment and materials. Initiates requisitions for supplies as required

Understands and practices ALARA principles of Radiation Protection including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives

Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed

Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations

Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements

Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors

Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance

Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed

Qualification

ARRT certificationRTR licensureCT certificationBLS certificationPatient careRadiation protectionTechnical evaluationTeam collaboration

Required

ARRT certification in Radiology is required

RTR licensure in Commonwealth Massachusetts is required

CT modality requires a Sub-specialty (CT) certification within 1 year of employment

BLS certification is required

Maintaining all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation is required

Benefits

Signing bonus

Company

UMass Memorial Health

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UMass Memorial Health is the health and wellness partner of the people of Central Massachusetts.

Founded in 1999

Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ummhealth.org

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