CT Technologist
Athol, MA
LanceSoft
4x10 hrs, Days

Qualifications:A.S. Degree, preferred but not required. Advanced Registration in CAT Scan or Mammography is optional but preferred. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification preferred. Must obtain within one year from date of hire. Massachusetts License to practice Radiologic Technology required. CPR Certification required Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred. Strong written and verbal skills. Basic computer knowledge.Job Responsibilities: Radiology TechnologistAssures that all CT scans include accurate demographic information proper image density, contrast, reconstructed images resulting in high quality imagesAssures that all Mammography exams include accurate demographic information proper image density, contrast, reconstructed image and high quality imagesPerforms daily CT QA and records data to ensure regulatory compliance.Performs daily Mammography QA and records data to ensure regulatory compliance.Operates hospital PACS system to ensure all images (Mam, CT and Rad) are correctly transmitted with accurate data for radiologists readings.Effectively coordinates the merge, move and retrieve all studies between servers to ensure all current and prior exams are acute for readingFollows pre-determined image criteria to assess radiographs to ensure all patients are well positioned and all anatomical information is on each view.Neo__ Inf__ Yg Child__ Old Child__ Adol__ Adult__ Geri__Assures that all radiographs include markers, demographic information, and proper image density and contrast.Operates all diagnostic equipment to ensure proper image quality.Operates x-ray equipment for pre-determined equipment techniques to ensure proper radiograph, including all general diagnostic, fluoroscopic, portable and surgical equipment.Assesses patients to ensure optimum exposure techniques. For women of childbearing age (specify ages suggest 13 55) appropriate precautions are taken to determine if the patient may be pregnant. For pregnant women, extra precautions are taken to minimize exposure potentially harmful radiation.Neo__ Inf__ Yg Child__ Old Child__ Adol__ Adult__ Geri__Assesses body part to be radiographed and determines appropriate technique to ensure appropriate radiation exposure and a quality radiograph.Neo__ Inf__ Yg Child__ Old Child__ Adol__ Adult__ Geri__Utilizes collimation, safety measures and protective devices.Neo__ Inf__ Yg Child__ Old Child__ Adol__ Adult__ Geri__Reviews physician orders to determine that the correct examination has been ordered based on the clinical history provided.Accurately enters orders and charging procedures into the Meditech Computer System.Maintains a safe environment for patients by assuring that sharp objects, toxic substances and other objects potentially harmful to children are not accessible.Neo__ Inf__ Yg Child__ Old Child__ Adol__ Adult__ Geri__Assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips or trips. Makes readily available assistive devices for ambulation. Complies with policies and procedures relating to gait belts and similar devices.Neo__ Inf__ Yg Child__ Old Child__ Adol__ Adult__ Geri__Is aware of the increased risk of falls, slips, and trips for elderly patients and visitors, and assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects and spills which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips, or trips.Neo__ Inf__ Yg Child__ Old Child__ Adol__ Adult__ Geri__Is sensitive to the tendency of older patients to have hearing difficulties. Verifies that he or she is speaking with appropriate level of loudness so that the patient hears instructions, questions, and conversations with caregiver, but that offense is not given to the patient as the result of the voice being excessively loud. Is able to differentiate problems with hearing versus problems with comprehension.Neo__ Inf__ Yg Child__ Old Child__ Adol__ Adult__ Geri__Correctly interprets verbal and nonverbal response pain management treatments. Takes appropriate action to minimize the patient s level of pain by utilizing various pain management techniques and methods.Neo__ Inf__ Yg Child__ Old Child__ Adol__ Adult__ Geri__Takes appropriate actions to assure physical security of children and complies with policies and procedures related to the prevention of neonate, infant and child abduction.Neo__ Inf__ Yg Child__ Old Child__ Adol__ Adult__ Geri__Is aware of reduced endurance and strength present in many elderly, and provides accommodation for seating during extended interviews, discussions with secretaries, receptionists and other clerical personnel, or when the patient is waiting for transportation.Neo__ Inf__ Yg Child__ Old Child__ Adol__ Adult__ Geri__