CT Technologist
Newton, MA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

CT Technologist - Massachusetts (Newton)

Job Summary

• Perform a variety of Computed Tomography (CT) procedures under the direction of a qualified physician, technical specialist, and CT Operations Manager.
• Use prescribed levels of ionizing radiation to produce quality diagnostic images of specified body parts.
• Work with patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.
• Able to insert and remove IVs.
• Follow federal, state, local, and hospital policies and procedures.

Specialty

• CT Technologist

Location

• Newton, Massachusetts

Employment Type

• Long-Term Assignment (LTA)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of Radiology experience required.
• Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of adult and older adult patients preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed by the State of Massachusetts Radiation Control Board.
• ARRT Registered - RT (R) or RT (N).
• ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography preferred.

  • If no CT license at time of hire, technologist has one year to obtain CT license.
• CPR certified.

Required Credentials and Compliance

• BLS certification (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted).
• Fit Test (N95 respirator) within 365 days of start date, updated annually.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions.
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity.
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date, updated if >6 month break.
• 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.
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required).
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above).
• Skills checklist.
• Candidate submission coversheet.
• Confirmation of assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for extensions.
• Education verification through background check company.

Preferred / Optional

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity preferred.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred.
• Positive PPD requires negative chest x-ray documentation.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is suitable for CT Technologists with at least 1 year of radiology experience, proper licensure, and certifications, who are prepared to comply with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.