CT Technologist

UMass Memorial Health; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT exams for all patient ages under supervision. You will select protocols, prepare contrast media, and document results in HIS/RIS/PACS, while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Required ARRT radiology certification and MA RTR license; CT sub-specialty within 1 year; BLS, and ongoing CEUs. Full-time, on-site position with signing bonus potential discussed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Level of knowledge equivalent to an Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient information; verify orders; adjust imaging procedures by protocol.
• Assist, transfer, and position patients; input appropriate protocol for radiologist discretion.
• Prepare and administer IV/oral contrast as ordered; document work in HIS/RIS/PACS.
• Check equipment; perform daily QA; maintain cleanliness and supply stocks.
• Stay up to date with CT/radiologic technology developments through training or professional involvement.
• Assist in other modalities as needed.
• Comply with policies; attend meetings; contribute to quality improvement; ensure safety.

Skills

Associate's Degree knowledge

CT experience

Education

ARRT certification in Radiology

RTR licensure (MA)

CT Sub-specialty certification within 1 year

BLS certification

CEUs for ARRT/DPH

Job description

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours: all hours

Hours: 40

Cost Center:

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.

Under general supervision of the Director or Diagnostic Imaging, the CT Tech is responsible for scanning and producing a variety of computerized tomography examinations for physician interpretation and diagnosis of injury and/or disease for all patient ages.

Major Responsibilities

1. Obtain and record appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verify physician orders and review relevant laboratory test results. Make a psychological and physical assessment of each patient, and adjust standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition according to protocol.
2. Assist, transfer, and position patients as needed, ensuring modesty and physical safety. Select and/or input appropriate protocol at Radiologist discretion for given patient symptoms, and monitor computer function during the examination.
3. Prepare oral and intravenous contrast media for administration to patients as ordered, administer and/or inject sufficient IV and/or oral contrast to produce quality images, process images, and accurately document work in the HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
4. Check operation of equipment; ensure daily phantom Q.A. is completed. Maintain cleanliness of tables and equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases, and keep rooms well stocked with linen and necessary supplies.
5. Keep up to date with changes in the field of computed tomography and/or radiologic technology through in‑service study, attending courses or seminars, or participating in professional organizations.
6. Assist in other modalities as needed.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

1. Comply with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attend variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrate use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Comply with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrate Standards of Respect, and contribute to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

1. ARRT certification in Radiology is required.
2. RTR licensure in Commonwealth Massachusetts is required.
3. CT modality requires a Sub‑specialty (CT) certification within 1 year of employment.
4. BLS certification is required.
5. Maintain all area‑specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation.

Experience/Skills

Required:

1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology.

Preferred:

1. Experience in CT.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

• Stand – 2/3
• Walk – 2/3
• Sit – 2/3
• Talk or hear – 2/3
• Uses hands to finger, handle or feel – 2/3
• Push/pull – 2/3
• Reach with hands and arms – 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted:

• Up to 10 pounds – 2/3
• Up to 25 pounds – 2/3
• Up to 50 pounds – 2/3
• Up to 100 pounds – 1/3
• More than 100 pounds – 1/3

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health—our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Hiring Range: $26.95 – $61.79. The final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Full time, part time and per diem positions available.