CT Technologist
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

CT Technologist - Newton, Massachusetts (LTA Contract)

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.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiology experience required.
• Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of adult and older adult patients preferred.
• 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.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks.

Certifications and Licenses Required Onboard

• BLS (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted).
• ARRT certification.
• State license verification (primary source verification required within 30 days of start).
• CPR certification.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30).
• TB test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot within 3 months of start.
• Fit test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start.
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start.
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, national sex offender check, exclusion checks, and SSN trace.
• Education verification.
• References: 2 recent, including at least 1 supervisor or above.
• Skills checklist.
• Candidate submission coversheet.

Additional Health Requirements

• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity.
• Hepatitis B vaccination strongly preferred.
• Tdap vaccine preferred (within 10 years).
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray documentation.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• All credentials and health requirements must be current and compliant with hospital and state regulations.
• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for flu vaccine or fit testing.
• Fit testing cannot be done onsite; must be completed prior to start.

This position is suitable for CT Technologists with at least 1 year of radiology experience, appropriate licensure, and certifications, seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Massachusetts.