CT Technologist
Newton, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform a variety of Computed Tomography (CT) procedures under the direction of qualified physicians and technical specialists.
• 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.
• Licensed by the State of Massachusetts Radiation Control Board.
• ARRT Registered - RT (R) or RT (N).
• ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography preferred; if not licensed in CT at time of hire, must obtain CT license within one year.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of adult and older adult patients preferred.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Required Certifications and Health Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA preferred).
• ARRT certification.
• CPR certification.
• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date, updated annually.
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30).
• TB screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test), updated if break >6 months.
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date.
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid).
• Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity is strongly preferred.
• Tdap vaccine preferred within 10 years.

Additional Requirements

• Must provide 2 recent professional references (minimum 1 supervisor or above).
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Completion of skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required.
• Various attestations and verifications related to licensure, education, and health status required prior to onboarding.

Summary

This CT Technologist role is a 13-week long-term assignment in Massachusetts requiring at least 1 year of radiology experience, state licensure, ARRT registration, and CPR certification. The position involves performing CT imaging procedures on a wide patient age range and requires compliance with multiple health and safety certifications and background checks. Prior travel experience is not required.