Radiology Technologist

Southcoast Health; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Earned Time Off

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance

Employee Wellbeing Program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a CT Technologist for per diem hours at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA. The role involves performing radiologic procedures, ensuring patient safety, and providing quality CT imaging within the radiology department.

This position requires CT-specific ARRT certification, MA/RI licensure, and BLS, with flexible shifts and the potential for on-call coverage to support patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Primary ARRT certification in CT (RT(CT)) within one year of eligibility.
• Post-primary CT certification within one year of eligibility.
• Current RT licensure in MA or RI.
• BLS certification required.
• ARRT registration in radiography is required.
• Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform diversified clinical radiology duties and imaging as part of the care team.
• Position patient and select imaging equipment; prepare and administer pharmaceuticals as needed.
• Identify anatomy, set imaging parameters, and ensure image quality.
• Apply ALARA principles and assist physicians during procedures.

Skills

ALARA principles

MR safety practices

Patient care

Communication

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT RT(CT) certification

Post-primary CT certification

MA/RI RT licensure

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 Southeast 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 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Rad CT Technologist

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Flexible shifts & hours varies upon availability with weekend, holiday and on call 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

• 403B 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.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Assume responsibility 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 aware of MR safety practices. Assist physicians in performing procedures.

• 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 to 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.