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

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist (Night Shift Fri/Sat/Sun)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Summary

• Operate CT equipment (CT scanner, Power Injector, Laser Printer, Patient monitoring devices) to acquire diagnostic images for physician use.
• Float among radiology clinics and divisions as needed.
• Prepare patients properly for imaging, including positioning, immobilization, and use of protective shielding.
• Explain exams to patients considering their physical and emotional needs.
• Perform venipuncture for contrast administration under radiologist direction.
• Calibrate and verify equipment operation daily; report malfunctions.
• Complete Radiology Information System functions (scheduling, exam completion, image transfer).
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and maintain CEUs per Massachusetts licensure and ARRT requirements.
• May oversee and instruct personnel and students in radiography, CT, and nuclear medicine.
• 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 by shift.
• Transport and transfer patients following departmental guidelines.
• Use independent judgment and initiative under pressure during exams.

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 certification.
• Experience: 2-3 years as a CT Technologist preferred.
• Level 1 trauma and Siemens CT experience 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.

Credentials & Compliance

• Professional photo (recent, plain background, no glasses).
• BLS certification (AHA preferred).
• License and certificate verification (no conditional licenses).
• N95 fit test within 1 year, updated annually.
• ARRT certification.
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity.
• Influenza vaccine (required during flu season, no exemptions).
• TB screening (skin test or blood test within 3 months, updated if >6 month break).
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 1 year, updated if >6 month break.
• Criminal background checks including CORI, SSN trace, national sex offender, and exclusion checks.
• Resume including 7 years of work experience with city/state details.
• References (2 recent, at least 1 supervisor or above).
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required for submission.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.
• Education verification.

Additional Notes

• Must be flexible with shift coverage including nights, weekends, and overtime.
• May be required to float to different clinics and divisions.
• Participation in quality and research initiatives expected.

This position is ideal for CT Technologists with solid trauma and Siemens experience seeking a long-term assignment in a major Massachusetts healthcare system.