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$15,000 sign-on bonus based upon eligibility
An exciting opportunity at Mass General Imaging in Chelsea is available for passionate and professional CT technologists. Qualified technologists will be using the most advanced spectral CT scanner and injectors available for a full range of CT exams while working on a two-tech model. Mass General Imaging in Chelsea offers the same support, resources and expertise that MGH is known for in a state-of-the-art outpatient imaging suite. CT technologists are active team members that collaboratively work with technologists from other modalities to help coordinate care and provide the best patient experience possible.
We have a part-time opportunity with limited holiday responsibilities. The department currently closes on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Mass General Imaging- Chelsea is conveniently located right off Route 1 before the Tobin bridge and offers free on-site parking for staff. This is a wonderful opportunity for technologists to work in a world class organization and facility where patient care, teamwork and education are our top priorities
Reporting to the Unit Operations Manager and the Technical Manager, the C.T. Technologist prepares, sets up and operates the CT Scanners following specific physician orders. Produces detailed computer generated scans of patient's head/body 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 new procedures/policies within the CT Dept.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts computer system warm up and fast calibration and Quality Control procedures according to operating procedures established by manufacture's guidelines in order to ensure effective, calibrated and safe operation. Informs appropriate personnel when problem in equipment exits, calls service engineers when repair is indicated.
Confirms exam requisition orders and consults with Radiologist for detailed protocols per patient exam indication. Properly identifies and escorts patient to CT scanner; assists patient onto scanner; reviews exam screening questionnaire; ensures lab values are within protocol, completes the Good to Go form, checks for proper IV placement and patency when indicated, positions patient for study, explains procedure, ability to answer questions.
The technologist follows exam protocol to match each patient's age, disease and body habitus. 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. solution and contrast agents as per departmental policy. Adheres to proper hand hygiene requirements. Monitors patient condition during and immediately post scan ability to identify complications. Performs quality CT Scans for Radiologist review and interpretation.
Assists patient off scanner and arranges transport when necessary. Networks exam data to the Relay and segments exam when necessary, completes exam in the RIS, transmits images to PACS. Completes appropriate notes in patient charts and RIS. Confirms images are in PACS correctly.
Demonstrates professionalism towards patients and their families as well as fellow employees at all times.
Maintains patient's dignity and upholds patient's rights and confidentiality consistently.
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