CT Technologist

Essential Functions

• Produces detailed computer-generated scans for diagnostic and interventional information.
• Performs a variety of patient care tasks; assists patients onto scanner, verifies identification prior to scan, enters patient information into system from requisitions and ensures files are archived onto local media and networked to RELAY/PACS and completed properly in RIS.
• Maintains facilities in proper order.
• Must keep abreast of all outpatient procedures/policies within the CT Dept.
• Engages in additional duties as assigned. Competent in all routine outpatient CT exams.
• Obtains ARRT or NMTCB (R), (T) or (N) registration, applicable state licensure.
• Confirms correct patient and exam to be performed through patient confirmation and interview, patient history, medical record, appropriately modifying and documenting as needed to ensure accurate imaging and records. Explains exam to patient taking into consideration individual physical, emotional and language needs; Ensures patient compliance and understanding
• Adjusts scanners and injectors to correct settings for all exams to set automated and manual technical factors to safely image patients
• Performs required imaging using the appropriate equipment according to department protocol and/or Radiologist request
• Ensures exams are labeled correctly prior to transmission to PACS, ensures images successfully arrive in PACS
• Adheres to all departmental and hospital policies

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma OR Associate's Degree OR Bachelor's Degree OR Master's Degree in Radiological Sciences required
• Massachusetts Radiology License required
• ARRT-CT preferred, required within one year of hire

Experience

• Will consider graduates of a formal Radiologic Technology Training program with required license and registration 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with Information management subsystem software and computed tomography CT imaging software.
• Ability to use computers and computer systems, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and transcription, and workplace terminology.