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

CT Technologist

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Employment type: LTA
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 11:00 to 23:30

Role Summary

Under general supervision, operates CT equipment (CT scanner, power injector, laser printer, patient monitoring devices) to acquire diagnostic images for physicians. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, positioning, and immobilizing patients, and using protective shielding as needed
• Selecting imaging factors and imaging the designated body parts according to departmental protocol
• Performing venipuncture for contrast administration under radiologist direction, following contrast policies
• Calibrating and verifying equipment, and reporting malfunctions
• Transporting and transferring patients
• Overseeing and instructing personnel and technology students (medical radiography, CT, nuclear medicine) within the department
• Assuming on-call coverage and remaining flexible with shift coverage and overtime
• Floating among radiology clinics and divisions as needed, including off-site clinics

Required Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts State Radiologic and CT Technologist license
• Registered in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent
• Graduate of an approved radiologic technology school
• 2 years of experience as a CT Technologist (2 to 3 years as a radiologic technologist, with at least 1 year in CT)
• CT Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience with Siemens imaging equipment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, CHSF, or Military
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients who may be under physical or emotional stress
• Analytical ability to apply knowledge of imaging processes, techniques, procedures, and cross-sectional anatomy

Onboarding Requirements

• Certifications: BLS. AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted. Some sites prefer AHA and accept Red Cross; one site accepts AHA only.
• Licensure: Primary source verification of license and/or certification within 30 days of start, updated on expiration. Massachusetts conditional licenses are not accepted.
• Health and immunizations:

  • N95 fit test within 365 days of start, updated annually. Testing cannot be done onsite, and religious or medical exemptions are not allowed.
  • Respirator medical clearance (RMC) attestation, completed before fit testing and updated with changes in medical status
  • MMR documentation or proof of immunity by blood test
  • Influenza vaccine, effective 10/4/2026 for new travelers and due by 11/13/2026 for travelers on assignment. No exemptions or waivers. Pharmacy- or provider-administered FluMist is accepted; self-administered FluMist is not.
  • TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 3 months of start, updated after a break of more than 6 months
  • Physician health statement signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA, within 365 days of start
• Background and screening:

  • Criminal background check within 45 days before start, including counties of residence, employment, and school in the past 7 years, and international stays over 30 consecutive days
  • Massachusetts CORI within 30 days before start, with an attestation upload
  • SSN trace, run with the criminal check
  • National sex offender check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start, updated annually. NH and MA checks are required for all placements.
  • Education verification of highest level achieved
• Submission documents:

  • Resume covering the past 7 years, with city and state for all work and education
  • 2 references within 4 years, at least 1 from a supervisor or above
  • Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
  • Candidate submission coversheet (not required for extensions)
• Onboarding forms and other items:

  • Facility badge photo: a recent color headshot taken within 6 months, with no selfies, filters, scrub caps, or eyeglasses, and a plain background
  • Confirmation of Assignment/POI form, required for initial assignments and extensions
  • Beeline attestation, completed after registering in Beeline