CT Technologist, Nashoba Valley, Per Diem (Float)

ummh; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 4,754,000 - 8,559,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligibility

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health seeks a CT Technologist to perform CT examinations for diagnostic purposes in a fast-paced environment. You will assist Radiologists, ensure patient safety, and maintain accurate records while delivering exceptional care to diverse ages.

Required are an accredited radiologic program, ARRT/NMTCB CT certification, and MA licensure. The role involves day/evening shifts and potential signing bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
• Registered by ARRT or NMTCB in diagnostic CT.
• Massachusetts licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans appropriate to patient age in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Gather clinical data and maintain accurate patient records.
• Support radiologists with interventional exams and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate radiologic program

Tools

CT Scanner

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$34.51 - $62.13 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:

• Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Scheduled Hours: 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a
• Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)
• Hours: 0
• Cost Center: 10014 - 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.

Under general supervision of the Director or Diagnostic Imaging, this position 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. Assists the Radiologist with all diagnostic and interventional procedures. Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines set forth by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. Performs related clerical and service duties and assists with other departments as needed.

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. Establishes 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:

1. N/A.

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:

1. N/A.

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 c