CT Technologist
Boston, MA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

CT Technologist - Boston, Massachusetts (Long-Term Assignment)

Position Overview

• Operate CT equipment (e.g., CT scanner, Power Injector, Laser Printer, Patient monitoring devices) to acquire diagnostic images for physician use.
• Level 1 trauma and Siemens CT experience required.
• Float among radiology clinics and divisions as needed.
• Prepare, position, and immobilize patients; use protective shielding as appropriate.
• Select proper imaging factors and image designated body parts.
• Explain exams to patients considering their physical and emotional needs.
• Deliver patient care within scope of license/training.
• Calibrate and verify equipment daily; report malfunctions.
• Perform venipuncture for contrast administration under radiologist direction.
• Execute Radiology Information System functions (scheduling, completing exams, transferring images).
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and maintain CEUs per Massachusetts licensure and ARRT requirements.
• May oversee and instruct radiography and nuclear medicine students.
• Prepare equipment rooms and stock supplies.
• Participate in research, quality assurance, and quality improvement projects.
• Assume on-call coverage and flexible shift/overtime as needed.
• Rotate within department, divisions, and off-site clinics.
• Transport and transfer patients per departmental guidelines.
• Use independent judgment and initiative under pressure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology school.
• Current Massachusetts State Radiologic Technologist license.
• Registered or eligible for CT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain ARRT CT certification within one year of employment start.
• Preferred 2-3 years experience as a Radiologic Technologist, including at least one year of cross-sectional anatomy coursework.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients under physical or emotional stress.
• Analytical abilities to understand imaging processes, techniques, procedures, and cross-sectional anatomy.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks.

Required Credentials and Compliance (Onboarding)

• Current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist license verification (no conditional licenses).
• ARRT certification.
• BLS certification (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted).
• Fit test for N95 respirator within 1 year, updated annually.
• Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30).
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date.
• Health statement signed by a licensed provider within 1 year.
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry.
• Education verification.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if applicable).
• References: 2 recent, including at least 1 supervisor or above.
• Skills checklist.
• Candidate submission coversheet.
• MGB badge photo (color, recent, plain background, no eyeglasses).
• Additional background and exclusion checks as required.

Preferred/Optional

• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity documentation.
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years.
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray documentation.

This position requires flexibility, strong technical skills, and adherence to strict credentialing and health compliance standards. It offers experience in a Level 1 trauma setting with Siemens CT technology in a major academic hospital system.