CT Technologist, Nashoba Valley, 24hr. Weekend BAYLOR Nights (Float)

ummh; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Central Massachusetts is seeking a CT Scan Technologist to provide direct patient care and perform CT examinations under the supervision of radiologists. The role requires precise imaging, adherence to department policies, and collaboration with the care team.

The position may involve travel between Marlborough, Nashoba, and Groton, overnight or night shifts, and occasional on-call hours.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification for diagnostic CT.
• Massachusetts license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans for inpatients and outpatients per department standards.
• Gather clinical data and maintain accurate patient records.
• Submit exams to PACS and assist with interventional exams.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

ARRT/NMTCB certification

Massachusetts license

Job description

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$35.94 - $58.96 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Saturday, Sunday

Scheduled Hours: 7p-7a

Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 10014 - 3578 Cat Scan

Union: SHARE Marlborough

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

Company Culture

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.

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Senior CT Scan Technologist and department leadership, provides direct patient care services and other related functions in support of the department. Performs independently within scope of department policies. Clinically works at the direction of a qualified Radiologist.

Major Responsibilities

• Properly performs all CT scan examinations appropriate to the age of the patient in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, consistent with departmental and professional standards and protocols.
• Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• Accurately completes all records, paperwork and billings and submits promptly.
• Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
• Promptly and properly completes exams, performs QC on images and appropriately sends exams to PACS for the physicians to review.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
• Assists with other job-related duties including urgent exam requests and scheduling.
• Under the direction of a Radiologist or Emergency Room Physician, performs CT exams using contrast media according to department policy and procedures.
• Will establish IV access for contrast injection according to department policy and procedure.
• Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.
• The float requirements only apply to UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley's newly hired staff

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
• All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

• Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or NMTCB certified in diagnosticCT.
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Experience/Skills

• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to product optimum results.
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and families.

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.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Constantly: Working Indoors.

Frequently: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Precise Motor Skills required, Precise Hearing required, Precise Vision required;