CT Technologist

Southcoast Health System•New Bedford, MA

5d•$41 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We are searching for a talented CT Technologist to join our team. Southcoast Health is committed to providing inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. We have been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiation Therapy and attainment of primary certification within one year of eligibility and post-primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Computed Tomography, RT(CT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NMTCB(CT).
Post-primary certification in the advanced practice discipline of CT is required for RT's or CNMT's within one year of eligibility and/or per RT licensure in MA or RI.
Current RT licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required based on location assignment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Responsible for each assigned patient, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with exam/procedure request.
Obtain pertinent information from patient's chart and document all data within the EHR.
Educate patient for exam.
Position patient and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies.
Identify, prepare and/or administer pharmaceuticals related to the exam/procedure.
Select technical factors/ parameters/sequences to produce quality images.
Properly identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality.
Apply the principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others and aware of MR safety practices.
Assist physicians in performing procedures.
Maintain the committed Per Diem requirements.