Per Diem / PRN Multi-modality Technologist - $21 per hour
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Multi-modality
Technologist for a per diem / prn job in Boston, Massachusetts.Job
Description & Requirements
REQUIRED
- CT Technologist CT Technologists must meet license requirements
and one of the following educational recommendations and as set
forth by the department and the American College of Radiology
(ACR):
- ARRT registered
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist state
license.
- Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology
- Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology PREFERRED
- ARRT registered with advance CT certification.
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist state
license for C
T.
- Bachelor degree in allied health field REQUIRED
- MRI Technologist MRI Technologists should meet one of the
following educational recommendations as set forth by the
department and the American College of Radiology (ACR):
- ARRT registered with advance certification in MRI
- ARRT registered or MA state license and 6 months supervised MRI
clinical scanning experience.
- Associate or Bachelor degree in allied health field and
certification in another clinical imaging field (such as ARDMS or
NMTCB) and 6 months supervised MRI clinical scanning experience
PREFERRED
- ARRT registered with advance certification in MRI
- Bachelor degree in allied health field
- MRI Safety Officer (MRSO) Please note: If not MRI registered,
must pass advanced certification exam in MRI within 18 months of
employment. Technologists must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS /
CPR) certification throughout employment and keep in compliance
with CE requirements as set by the employees certifying
organization and the American College of Radiology. WORKING
CONDITIONS: Provide for Radiologic examination in a
radiation-controlled environment. Mental and visual attention
requiring a combination of alertness and manual dexterity is
expected and required as is direct contact with patients who may be
infectious. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Require lifting, reaching,
transferring, and positioning of patients for exams. Adherence to
standard procedures minimizes hazards.
POSITION SUMMARY: Perform CT & MRI imaging safely and efficiently
based on established guidelines and protocols. CT & MRI
technologists will be required to have sound knowledge of
cross-sectional anatomy, spine anatomy, neuro-vascular anatomy, and
head and neck anatomy including knowledge of common head and neck
diseases and their processes. The CT & MRI technologist will act
and work both independently and in collaboration with Radiologists,
the Lead Imaging Specialists, Director of Radiology and fellow
technologists to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of exams
while constantly providing comfort and safety to patients in order
to achieve the highest diagnostic imaging quality possible.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide patients with a comfortable, safe environment that
eliminates potential risks and adverse incidents in the CT & MRI
Room, not only for the patient but also for accompanying family
members, attending healthcare providers and any ancillary staff or
visitors who may need to enter the CT & MRI room such as;
Housekeeping personnel, nursing, maintenance, security, police,
firefighters, etc.
- Maintains operation and control of the scanner and overall
Imaging quality, which includes (but is not limited to) the
understanding of emergency situations and the manipulation of
technical factors associated with various scanning techniques and
exam parameters. Understands image artifacts and how best to
eliminate or minimize them while having a firm perspective of
cross-sectional anatomy and imaging as it relates to various exams
and diseases. Ensures the well-being of patients and addresses any
matters related to patient comfort, fears and apprehensiveness
which may affect the patient's experience and/or image quality.
- Works under the direction of the Chief Radiologist, Director of
Radiology, Lead Imaging Specialists, and in coordination with the
staff radiologists who monitor CT & MRI Diagnostic studies. Clarify
and consult with Radiologists regarding appropriate clinical
protocols for exams with complex histories prior to scanning.
Review acquired images with radiologists prior to patient discharge
when clinically warranted or dictated.
- Reviews accuracy and completeness of all requisitions/orders in
regard to proper histories, clinical information, lab work,
allergies, patient demographics, implants taking necessary action
to correct any mistakes that are identified.
- Follows all guidelines set forth by the American College of
Radiology; ACR Guidance Document on MRI Safe Practices, Contrast
Administration and CT Safe Radiation Practices.
- Follows established guidelines regarding access to the CT Room.
Reviews screening form with patient for history prior to receiving
contrast. Ex. Check for contrast allergies, kidney function & prior
contrast allergies.
- Required to be flexible and assist with coverage of open shifts
including evening, weekends, call, vacations and holidays by one's
own initiative orby departmental needs as seen fit, including but
not limited to; temporarily assigning shifts and rotating ones days
and/or shift hours to ensure consistent, dependable service.
- Must have or develop the ability to work without supervision and
have familiarity with all department emergency policies and
procedures. Act quickly in the event of a life-threatening
emergency.
- Performs prescribed warm-up and shut down procedures on all
equipment, in addition to routine phantom testing for calibration
checks. Completes procedures within established time frames while
maintaining departmental standards.
- Responsible for equipment and exam room safety checks, signing
all QA documentation as needed. Communicate any issues in the
appropriate logs and reports problems or potential problems
immediately to the Imaging Lead, Clinical Manager, Director, or
Chief Radiologist as necessary.
- Actively assists and participates in orientation and training of
any new CT or MRI personnel.
- Performs prescribed warm-up and shut down procedures on all
equipment, in addition to routine phantom testing for calibration
checks. Completes procedures within established time frames while
maintaining departmental standards.
- Establishes rapport with patients, utilizing language and
terminology appropriate to the listener in order to explain
procedures, give instruction, or obtain additional information.
Uses communication skills effectively with the medical staff,
co-workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Works closely with reception/scheduling personnel, radiologists,
nursing units, ED, clinics and private offices in order to assure
maximum use of personnel and equipment and minimize patient waiting
time. Cooperative with staff members and personnel from within and
outside the department in order to enhance delivery of radiological
services.
- Maintains neat, clean and safe environment. Adheres to
departmental guidelines for safety and radiation protection for
patients, staff and visitors. Escorts patients to and from
examination rooms and monitors them continuously during exams to
assure their safety and comfort.
- Responsible for equipment and room safety checks. Reports any
problems or potential problems immediately.
- Required to stock CT & MRI room supplies daily and as needed to
ensure smooth and efficient workflows while maintaining the CT &
MRI area to be a neat, clean, safe environment free of clutter.
- Responsible for completion of exam in Epic; in addition, all
manual and computer entries must be accurate and complete. This
includes requisitions, STAT readings, consent forms, contrast, IV
access, security (passwords), etc.
- Conducts him/herself in a professional manner in keeping with the
guidelines of the department, the hospital, the American Registry
of Radiographic Technologists (ARRT) for behavior, ethics and
appearance. This includes: observing common rules of courtesy and
discretion, use of proper terminology and grammar, maintaining
confidentiality, observation for compliance with financial
considerations, wearing proper attire and ID badge at all
times.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care for patients serve in the department.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective
of the patient's status and to interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age or specific needs. Provide care needed as described
in department policies and procedures.
- Follows all guidelines set forth by the American College of
Radiology; Safe Practice guidelines; Image wisely and gently
campaign.
- Meets all continuing education credits (CEU) requirements for the
licenses they hold as listed below.
- Required to take CT after hours on call for Holiday coverage or
other open shifts as needed. MRI Specific:
- Follows established guidelines regarding access to the various
MRI safety zones.
Prior to patients or personnel entering the MRI scan room reviews
all screening forms for completeness and investigates any potential
contraindications of implanted or imbedded metallic objects and or
devices, whether implanted or imbedded by surgical means or through
accidental exposure.
- Screen all patients, staff and visitors entering Zone 4 to ensure
by all means possible that ferrous materials are not brought into
the scan room by means which may include but not limited to; verbal
questioning, physical screening with handheld detection wand,
visual observations, and changing patients into hospital gowns as
necessary.
- Ensures patients are properly informed and consented about the
entire procedure and their examination, in addition to reviewing
and confirming all pertinent clinical information prior to
beginning an exam. This includes review of allergies, lab work
necessary for MRI contrast imagingas well as review of surgical
notes for implants, metal and implanted devices
- Properly opens and closes the MRI suite and performs prescribed
warm-up and shut down procedures on all equipment.
- Adhere to and review yearly departmental guidelines for MRI
safety for the protection of patients, staff and visitors. Escort
patients, staff and visitors to and from the examination rooms and
monitor them continuously while in the MRI suite. Monitor and
communicate with patients regularly during exams to ensure their
safety and comfort.
- Adhere to and review yearly departmental guidelines for MRI
safety for the protection of patients, staff and visitors. Escort
patients, staff and visitors to and from the examination rooms and
monitor them continuously while in the MRI suite. Monitor and
communicate with patients regularly during exams to ensure their
safety and comfort.
- Required to stock MRI suite supplies daily and as needed to
ensure smooth and efficient workflows while maintaining the MRI
suite to be a neat, clean, safe environment free of clutter.
- Responsible for housekeeping and cleaning of the MRI scan room
and its equipment including but not limited to; inside and outside
the bore of the scanner, coils, call bells, ancillary equipment,
power injectors, wheelchairs, stretchers, stepstools, IV poles,
pads, cushions, items and areas patients come in contact with,
counter tops, flat surfaces and floor CROSS-MODALITY FLEXIBILITY:
Technologists who have experience and are cross-trained in other
modalities such as X-Ray, CT and MRI may be assigned by one's own
initiative or by departmental needs as seen fit, including but not
limited to; temporarily assigning shifts and rotating ones days
and/or shift hours to ensure consistent, dependable service. While
working in such modality, the employee must be competent and follow
the guidelines for essential functions and responsibilities within
that modality and must meet the required criteria for education and
experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED
- CT Technologist CT TeMass General Brigham Job ID #3302104. Posted
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