CT Technologist
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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 all 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.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

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

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• License/Certificate Verification (Primary Source Verification).
• Fit Test for N95 respirator (within 365 days of start date, updated annually).
• ARRT certification.
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or proof of 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).
• Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start.
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above).
• Skills checklist.
• Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance.
• Education verification.
• SSN trace.
• National sex offender check.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid).
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required).

Optional but Preferred

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years.

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 comfortable working with a wide age range of patients and following strict compliance and credentialing requirements.