CT Technologist
Boston, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Flexible

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

Position Overview

• Operate CT equipment (CT scanner, Power Injector, Laser Printer, Patient monitoring devices) to acquire diagnostic images for physician use.
• Required Level 1 trauma and Siemens CT experience.
• Float among radiology clinics and divisions as needed.
• Prepare patients properly (positioning, immobilization, shielding) and select appropriate imaging factors.
• Explain exams to patients considering their physical and emotional needs.
• Deliver patient care within scope of license/training.
• Maintain effective communication with hospital personnel.
• Calibrate and verify equipment daily; report malfunctions.
• Complete Radiology Information System tasks (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 radiology and technology students.
• Prepare equipment rooms and stock supplies.
• Participate in research, quality assurance, and quality improvement projects.
• Provide on-call coverage and flexible shift/overtime availability.
• Rotate within department, divisions, and off-site clinics as required.
• Transport and transfer patients per departmental guidelines.
• Use independent judgment and initiative during exams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Current Massachusetts State Radiologic Technologist license.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.
• CT registration by ARRT or equivalent required and must be maintained.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred, including at least 1 year of cross-sectional anatomy coursework.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients under physical/emotional stress.
• Analytical skills to understand imaging processes, techniques, procedures, and cross-sectional anatomy.

Required Credentials & Compliance (must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

• MGB Badge Photo (recent, professional headshot)
• BLS Certification (AHA preferred)
• License/Certificate Verification (primary source verification, no conditional licenses)
• N95 Fit Test (within 1 year, updated annually)
• ARRT Certification
• MMR Immunization or proof of immunity
• Influenza Vaccine (required during flu season)
• TB Test (skin test or blood test within 3 months)
• Health Statement (physician-signed within 1 year)
• Criminal Background Check (within 45 days)
• Massachusetts CORI background check (within 30 days)
• Resume (past 7 years of work experience)
• References (2 recent, including at least 1 supervisor)
• Skills Checklist
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form (for initial and extension assignments)
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required)
• Education Verification (highest level achieved)
• SSN Trace (past 7 years addresses/aliases)
• National Sex Offender Check (within 30 days, updated annually)
• Exclusion Checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid; within 30 days, updated annually)
• Candidate Submission Coversheet

Preferred/Optional Credentials

• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity proof (strongly preferred)
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years (preferred)
• Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray documentation (if applicable)
• TB Symptom Survey (if positive PPD)

This position requires flexibility, strong technical skills, and adherence to strict credentialing and health compliance standards. It offers the opportunity to work in a Level 1 trauma center environment with Siemens CT technology.