CT Technologist, Overnights
About The Position
The CT Technologist prepares, sets up, and operates CT scanners according to physician orders to produce computer-generated scans for diagnostic and interventional purposes. Under the general direction of the manager, the role includes patient care, exam preparation, image acquisition, and ensuring that imaging records are correctly completed and archived. The technologist is expected to be competent in routine outpatient CT exams and to stay current with outpatient procedures and policies in the CT Department. The position is onsite at 273 Charles Street, with a night schedule of two weeknights and every other weekend, working three 12-hour shifts per week (36 scheduled hours). The employer offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to details discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Certificate or diploma in medical imaging required.
- ARRT or NMTCB registry required.
- Applicable Massachusetts license required.
- Advanced CT registry required within one year.
- BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Competence in routine outpatient CT exams.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, set up, and operate CT scanners according to specific physician orders.
- Assist patients onto the scanner and verify patient identification before scanning.
- Enter patient information into the system from requisitions and ensure files are archived to local media and networked to RELAY/PACS and properly completed in RIS.
- Confirm the patient and exam through patient confirmation and interview, patient history, and medical record; modify and document information as needed to ensure accurate imaging and records.
- Explain exams in consideration of patients’ physical, emotional, and language needs, and ensure patient compliance and understanding.
- Adjust scanners and injectors to appropriate settings for exams, including automated and manual technical factors, to safely image patients.
- Perform required imaging with appropriate equipment according to department protocols and/or Radiologist requests.
- Ensure exams are labeled correctly before transmission to PACS and confirm that images arrive successfully.
- Maintain facilities in proper order.
- Adhere to departmental and hospital policies and stay current with outpatient procedures and policies in the CT Department.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus.
- Newly updated compensation rates and competitive differentials.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
- Up to 30 days of annual PTO for new hires, including hospital holidays.
- Hospital-funded pension and a 403(b) with company match.
- 50% discount on MBTA passes.
- Parking available for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
- Career growth opportunities and exposure to specialized research and clinical imaging studies.
- Access to state-of-the-art CT scanners, including dual energy CT, photon counting CT, portable CT, and intra-operative CT.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
