CT Technologist, Nashoba Valley, 32 hr, Days (Float)

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 4,822,000 - 8,122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligibility

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health invites applications for a CT Scan Technologist role within the Radiology department. This position delivers direct patient care during CT examinations, under Radiologist direction, and includes responsibilities for documentation, quality control, and scheduling.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited radiology program, ARRT/NMTCB certified in CT, and Massachusetts licensed, with strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification in diagnostic CT.
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Properly performs all CT scan examinations appropriate to patient age in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• Completes all records, paperwork and billings promptly.
• Positions and transfers patients and assists physicians with interventional exams.
• Sends exams to PACS for physician review and performs QC on images.
• Maintains inventory and assists with procurement of supplies.
• Performs other related duties including urgent exam requests and scheduling.
• Performs CT exams using contrast media under radiologist/ER physician direction.
• Establishes IV access for contrast injection per policy.
• Travels between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton to provide support as scheduled.
• Float requirements apply to Nashoba Valley staff.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiological program

ARRT or NMTCB certification in diagnostic CT

Massachusetts license

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $35.94 - $58.96 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Friday, Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend Scheduled Hours: 11a-7p Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 32 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.

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.

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

• 1. 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.
• 2. Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• 3. Accurately completes all records, paperwork and billings and submits promptly.
• 4. Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
• 5. Promptly and properly completes exams, performs QC on images and appropriately sends exams to PACS for the physicians to review.
• 6. Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
• 7. Assists with other job-related duties including urgent exam requests and scheduling.
• 8. Under the direction of a Radiologist or Emergency Room Physician, performs CT exams using contrast media according to department policy and procedures.
• 9. Will establish IV access for contrast injection according to department policy and procedure.
• 10. Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.
• 11.The float requirements only apply to UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley's newly hired staff

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• 2. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education: Required:

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

Preferred:

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

Preferred: 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; Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling – Less than 10 pounds to Over 100 pounds. Often: Bending, Reaching, Grasping, Performing Repetitive Movements, High Level of Stress; Carrying – Less than 10 pounds to 50 pounds. Never: Climbing, Balancing, Kneeling, Crawling, Working Outdoors, Working in Temperature Extremes, and Working at Heights; Carrying – 50 pounds to Over 100 pounds.

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 – for our patients, our community and each other. 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.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.