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

CT Technologist - Boston, Massachusetts (LTA Contract)

Job Summary

Operate CT equipment to acquire diagnostic images for physician use in diagnosis and treatment. Work under general supervision following established procedures. Must be able to float among radiology clinics and divisions as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanner, Power Injector, Laser Printer, and patient monitoring devices.
• Prepare, position, immobilize patients, and use protective shielding as needed.
• Explain exams to patients considering their physical and emotional needs.
• Deliver patient care within scope of license and training.
• Maintain effective communication with departmental and hospital personnel.
• Calibrate and verify equipment operation; report malfunctions.
• Complete Radiology Information System functions (scheduling, exam completion, image transfer).
• Perform venipuncture for contrast administration under radiologist direction.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and maintain CEUs per Massachusetts licensure and ARRT requirements.
• May oversee and instruct personnel and students in radiography, CT, nuclear medicine.
• Prepare equipment room and supplies; stock as needed.
• Participate in research, quality assurance, and quality improvement projects.
• Assume on-call coverage and remain flexible with shifts and overtime.
• Rotate within department, divisions, and off-site clinics as required.
• Transport and transfer patients per departmental guidelines.
• Use independent judgment and initiative under pressure during exams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology school.
• Current Massachusetts State Radiologic Technologist license.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.
• Registered in CT by ARRT or equivalent; must maintain CT certification.
• Level 1 trauma and Siemens CT experience required.
• 2-3 years of CT technologist experience preferred (use 3 years as required).
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients under physical/emotional stress.
• Analytical abilities to understand imaging processes, techniques, procedures, and cross-sectional anatomy.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Certifications and Compliance Requirements (Must be current and verifiable)

• BLS (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military)
• ARRT Certification
• Massachusetts State Radiologic Technologist License (Primary Source Verification required)
• Fit Test for N95 respirator (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Influenza Vaccine (required during flu season, no exemptions)
• TB Test (skin test or blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break)
• Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA (within 1 year, updated if >6 month break)
• Criminal Background Check (within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break)
• Massachusetts CORI background check (within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break)
• Education Verification (highest level achieved)
• Social Security Number Trace (past 7 years)
• National Sex Offender Check (within 30 days of start, updated annually)
• Exclusion Checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid; within 30 days of start, updated annually)

Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset).
• Skills checklist.
• Candidate submission coversheet.
• MGB Badge Photo (color photo taken within past 6 months, plain background, no eyeglasses).

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.