Rad-CT Technologist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Wareham, MA

1d•$40 - $60•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. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row. This position offers a $15,000 new hire sign-on bonus. The hours are 32-40 flex hours, with a day shift and flexible start times (6:30 am, 7:00 am, or 7:30 am) on weekdays. The schedule includes every other weekend from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, with rotating holiday and on-call requirements. The location is Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology 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).
Post-primary certification in the advanced practice discipline of CT is required for RTs 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) 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 radiography and computed tomography 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.