CT Technologist

Job Description Summary

South Shore Health is looking to grow their talented and dedicated CT Technologist team and would love to have you join us There are so many amazing reasons to work for South Shore Health, but here are just a few:
• Per diem pay rate of $60/hour and generous shift differentials
• Work Life Balance: Flexible shift options for per diem
• State-of-the-art equipment with GE motion injectors
• Career Growth: Exposure to a Level II Adult Trauma Center, Level III NICU and the third busiest Emergency Department in the state
• Free Parking/Shuttle for all employees
Participates in technical duties directly involved with the CT Scanner including developing, initiating and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Maintains equipment for proper diagnostic imaging.

a. Maintains equipment by cleaning daily.
b. Notes any system problems to alert service engineer.
c. Alerts supervisor of system problems and when a service engineer has been alerted.
d. Maintains supplies by stocking rooms daily.
2. Sets up and adjusts equipment dependent on the exam.

a. Sets up equipment and calibrates unit.
b. Sets control according to exam standard for slice thickness and bed increment.
c. Checks all dose limits that will be needed for each exam being preformed
3. Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements. Explains and prepares the patient for the exam requested.

a. Goes to waiting room, dressing rooms and corridors to accept patient.
b. Assesses patient needs to determine proper handling.
c. Explains procedure to patients to prepare them for the examination.
d. Answers all questions patient may have about examination.
4. Assists in the administration and administers appropriate contrast agents in order to render specific organs or systems more opaque.

a. Performs IV access, using sterile technique, for administration of contrast.
b. Marks all I.V. supplies properly.
5. Reviews patient charts and requests with the Radiologist to assure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained.

a. Reviews patient charts checking physician orders.
b. Reviews with the Radiologist requests and charts for proper examination.
c. Communicates with patient units to assure timely transport and completion of exam request.

6. Quality controls all images, maintains inventory and adheres to safety regulations.

a. Checks all images to assure quality of exam.
b. Checks all image transfers complete and correct, using image