CT Technologist
Boston, MA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Position Overview

• Operate CT equipment (Siemens experience required) to acquire diagnostic images for physician use.
• Work under general supervision following established procedures.
• Float among radiology clinics and divisions as needed.
• Ensure proper patient preparation, positioning, immobilization, and use of protective shielding.
• Select appropriate imaging factors and image designated body parts.
• 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 daily; report malfunctions.
• Complete necessary paperwork and Radiology Information System functions for each exam.
• 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 medical 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 shift coverage 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 ARRT CT certification.
• 2-3 years experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred, with at least 1 year in cross-sectional anatomy.
• 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

• Approximately 13 weeks.

Required Credentials and Compliance (Must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

• Current Massachusetts State Radiologic Technologist license and ARRT certification verification.
• BLS certification (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted).
• MGB Badge Photo (recent color photo with plain background, no eyeglasses).
• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days, updated annually.
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity.
• Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions.
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test).
• Physician Health Statement within 365 days.
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, national sex offender registry, and exclusion checks.
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience.
• Two recent professional references (minimum one supervisor or above).
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet.
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required).
• Education verification through background check.
• Additional health and compliance documentation as required.

Additional Information

• Must be flexible with shift rotations and locations.
• On-call coverage required.
• Participation in departmental meetings and continuing education mandatory.
• May involve instruction and supervision of students and other personnel.

This position is ideal for experienced CT Technologists licensed in Massachusetts with ARRT CT certification, comfortable working in a Level 1 trauma environment, and able to adapt to multiple clinical settings within a large hospital system.