CT Tech Aide, Health Alliance, 40 Hours, Days

ummh; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health seeks a Radiology Technician to assist Radiology Technologists with patient flow and exam preparation. You will coordinate patient histories, ensure proper setup and safety, and support staff with administrative duties while adhering to ALARA guidelines.

The role emphasizes clear patient communication, safe practices, and teamwork within a busy radiology department. On-site, full-time, with a benefit-oriented hospital culture.

Qualifications

• Communicate with patients and prepare them for the exam.
• Follow quality control policies and regulations.
• Use radiation safety measures to protect patients and staff.
• Greet patients and escort to examination rooms.

Responsibilities

• Meet established productivity standards.
• Share knowledge across departments.
• Attend meetings and trainings to stay compliant.
• Provide friendly, responsive service to internal and external customers.
• Communicate ideas and give feedback to improve processes.
• Maintain safety, conduct, and a clean work environment.
• Support department goals and cross-training initiatives.
• Contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Patient communication

Interpersonal skills

Quality control

Safety protocols

Tools

PACS

Radiology equipment

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 - $26.42 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 10-8p

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 24050 - 3578 Cat Scan

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

This position assists Radiology Technologists and other department staff with patient flow and other supporting duties.

I. Major Responsibilities

• Duties include, but are not limited to, communicating with patients and preparing them for the exam, patient film and report coordination, and stocking supplies.
• Follows all Quality Control policies and procedures for compliance with departmental, local, state and federal regulations.
• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations, hospital policy, and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Greets patients politely and efficiently.
• Delivers patients to examination rooms.
• Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories as directed.
• Clearly explains procedures to patients in English. Seeks out interpreter services if needed.
• Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning.
• Makes patient as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
• May monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• May assist with the completion of documents and treatment records, and delivering documents to PACS.
• Assists other medical team and administrative staff members, such as physicians and nurses, in conducting special procedures or completing administrative duties.
• Performs all duties with strict adherence to and compliance with government regulations, hospital policies and procedures, and safety/ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) guidelines.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Meets established productivity standards.
• Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.
• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.
• Adheres to change control processes.
• Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
• Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
• Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
• Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Maintains and fosters an organized, clean and safe work environment.
• Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
• Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.
• Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Impr