Rad-CT Technologist

Southcoast Health; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 52,886 - 78,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Generous earned time-off package

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

A community-focused health system in Wareham, MA, is seeking a Rad CT Technologist. In this role, you will perform patient care and technical duties in radiography and computed tomography. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ensuring quality imaging, and assisting physicians. Qualifications include completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, necessary certifications, and current licensure. This position offers competitive pay between $38.39 and $56.94 per hour, with a generous benefits package including a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology required.
• Post-primary certification in CT is necessary for RTs within one year of eligibility.
• Current RT licensure in Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island required.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Registration with the ARRT is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified clinical patient care and technical duties in radiography.
• Obtain pertinent information from patient's chart and document data.
• Educate patients about the exam procedures.
• Select technical parameters to produce quality images.
• Assist physicians in performing procedures.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Computed Tomography

Patient Assessment

Technical Imaging

Emergency Response

Education

Accredited program in Radiologic Technology

Primary certification from ARRT in RT(CT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission – it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for seven years in a row!

Position

• Rad CT Technologist
• $12,000 new hire sign‑on bonus for this position. (Rehires who have been employed for more than one year also eligible)*
• Hours: 32 hours
• Shift: Evening shift, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm with weekend and holiday rotation
• Location: Tobey Hospital – Wareham, MA

A Career at Southcoast Health Offers You

• A culture of well‑being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous earned time‑off package**
• Employee wellbeing program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / federal loan forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within radiography and computed tomography as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Responsible for each assigned patient, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with exam/procedure request. Obtain pertinent information from patient’s chart and document all data within the EHR. Educate patient for exam. Position patient and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies. Identify, prepare and/or administer pharmaceuticals related to the exam/procedure. Select technical factors/parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Properly identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality. Apply the principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others and be aware of MR safety practices. Assist physicians in performing procedures.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and attainment of primary certification within one year of eligibility and post‑primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Computed Tomography, RT(CT).
• Post‑primary certification in the advanced practice discipline of CT is required for RTs within one year of eligibility and/or per RT licensure in MA or RI.
• Current RT licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required based on location assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and the COVID‑19 virus or be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Compensation

Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $38.39 – $56.94 per hour.