CT Technologist
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

CT Technologist Position

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 08:00 AM – 06:30 PM

Job Summary

• Perform a variety of Computed Tomography (CT) procedures under supervision using prescribed ionizing radiation levels.
• Operate imaging equipment to produce quality diagnostic images of specified body parts.
• Provide care to patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.
• Able to insert and remove IVs.
• Follow all federal, state, local, and facility policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year.
• ARRT certification.
• Radiology Technologist experience.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Required Credentials and Compliance

• BLS certification (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted; AHA preferred).
• Primary source verification of professional license/certification within 30 days of start date; MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.
• N95 Fit Test within 365 days of start date, updated annually; no exemptions allowed.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.
• Documentation of MMR immunity or vaccination.
• TB screening documentation within 3 months of start date, updated if break >6 months.
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if break >6 months.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, updated if break >6 months.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if break >6 months.
• National Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Verification of highest level of education achieved.
• Social Security Number trace for past 7 years.
• Submission of a detailed resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher.
• Completion of a skills checklist within 1 year of submission.
• Completion of required orientation and attestation prior to onboarding.
• Confirmation of assignment form required upon acceptance and for any start date changes.

Additional Information

• Positive TB test requires documentation of a negative chest X-ray after the positive test.
• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity is strongly preferred but optional.
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years preferred.
• Name change documentation required if credentials do not match legal name.

Experience and Travel Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of radiology experience required.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic CT environment with a diverse patient population and requires adherence to strict credentialing and compliance standards.