Job Description - CT Technologist (3309654)
Description
Mass General Brigham - Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation’s top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the ninth consecutive year. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness, and professional growth.
- Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the analysis of information.
- Patient identification - Introduces self and properly confirms patient identification prior to the start of procedure.
- Documentation/ Patient History - Verifies and gathers all relevant information and paperwork for procedure.
- Assesses factors that contraindicate procedure being performed.
- Compliant with department standards when performing Universal Protocol.
- Provides post procedure instructions to patient; follows up with physician(s) when necessary.
- Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to patient care and patient education.
- Provides accurate explanations & instructions at an appropriate time and place.
- Patient comfort/ anxiety reduction - determines the need for accessory equipment.
- Images patient using established Radiologists' protocols and Department guidelines.
- Assesses images for diagnostic quality and makes modifications as necessary.
- Ensures compliance with contrast media administration policy.
- Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to compliance.
- Follows federal and state guidelines to minimize radiation exposure levels.
- Adheres to Code of Ethics and works within their professional scope of practice.
- Participates in QC/QA/PI programs; submits report documentation within specified timeframe.
- Provides timely, accurate and complete documentation of near misses, occurrences, and action plans.
- Completes Daily Room Check-off sheet and maintains adequate level of supplies.
- Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to cost effectiveness and productivity.
- Conserves, preserves, and economizes where expendable resources are concerned.
- Performs job functions in a timely manner with accuracy.
- Assesses equipment to determine acceptable performance.
- Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to professional leadership practice.
- Actively pursues improving customer service standards.
- Supervises, monitors, and guides students.
- Provides a positive role model for students of the Radiologic Technology profession.
- Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities in equipment management and Radiologists' protocol.
- Ability to perform Routine Diagnostic CT procedures.
- Ability to perform Invasive Diagnostic CT procedures.
- Exhibits competence in McKesson PACS & HMI web version and RIS Functions.
Qualifications
Experience Minimum Required: Graduate of approved radiography training program.
Experience Preferred/Desired: Prior CT Scan experience.
Education Minimum Required: Graduate from an approved radiology training program.
Special Skills Minimum Required: Computer manipulation, verbal and written communication skills, mechanical aptitude. Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative manner. BLS within 3 months, IV certification within 6 months.
Licensure and/or Certifications Required: NH State Medical Imaging License by March 30, 2019; ARRT(CT) within 12 months of hire; BLS within 3 months of hire.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead.
Primary Location
NH-Dover-WDH Main Hospital
Work Locations
WDH Main Hospital, 789 Central Ave, Dover 03820
Job
CT
Organization
Schedule
Full-time, Standard Hours: 38
Shift
Evening Job
Posted Shift Description: Tues, Wed, Thur 530pm-2am; Friday and Saturday 630pm-2am. $15k sign on bonus.
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