CT Technologist
Boston, MA
Planet Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Overview: CT Technologist

Location

• State: Massachusetts
• City: Boston
• Facility: Brigham & Women's Hospital (part of Mass General Brigham)

Employment Type

• Type: LTA (Long-Term Assignment)

Job Description

• Operate CT equipment (e.g., CT scanner, Power Injector) to acquire diagnostic images for physicians.
• Float among radiology clinics and divisions as needed.
• Ensure patient preparation, positioning, and safety during imaging procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients, maintaining ethical standards and patient confidentiality.
• Deliver patient care within the scope of license/training.
• Maintain effective communication with departmental and hospital personnel.
• Calibrate and verify equipment operation; report malfunctions.
• Execute paperwork and Radiology Information System functions for patient exams.
• Perform venipuncture for contrast administration under a radiologist's direction.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain continuing education units (CEUs) as required.
• May oversee and instruct students and personnel in the department.
• Participate in research programs and quality improvement projects.
• Assume on-call coverage and remain flexible with shift coverage and overtime.
• Transport and transfer patients according to departmental guidelines.
• Use independent judgment in various situations during patient exams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Current Massachusetts State Radiologic Technologist license.
• Registered or eligible for certification in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred, with at least one year in cross-sectional anatomy courses.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients under stress.
• Analytical abilities to understand imaging processes and techniques.

Required Credentials

• BLS Certification: AHA, Red Cross, or equivalent.
• ARRT Certification: Required.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Completed primary series or up-to-date vaccination.
• MMR Vaccination: Documentation of two measles, two mumps, and one rubella vaccine or proof of immunity.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season.
• TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON TB Test.
• Health Statement: Signed by a medical professional within the last year.
• Fit Test: N95 fit test completed within the last year.
• Background Checks: Criminal background check and verification of education and work history.

Additional Information

• Must submit a recent professional photo.
• Documentation of work experience and education is required for submission.
• Two recent references, including at least one supervisor, are required.
• Participation in various compliance checks and health screenings is mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a prestigious healthcare facility, contributing to patient care and diagnostic imaging.