Senior CT Technologist — $15K Sign-On + Growth

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Benefits starting Day 1

Generous PTO 30 days off

Retirement match with 100% vesting

Job summary

Tufts Medicine's Lowell General Hospital is seeking a CT Technologist to perform computed tomography scans, adhere to radiology standards, and support radiologists in accurate diagnosis. The role requires a strong background in CT imaging and patient safety, with oversight of equipment and protocols.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in radiology, ARRT CT certification (or NMTCB), and four years of CT experience, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiology or related field is required.
• ARRT Radiologic Technologist Certification is required.
• CT Certification (ARRT) or NMTCB is required.
• State license eligibility for Radiologic Technologist is required.
• Four years of CT Technologist experience is required.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform CT scans on patients as assigned according to policy and radiological standards.
• Verify patient and procedure to be performed.
• Provide clear and accurate instructions to patients.
• Verify and perform correct imaging protocol, step, procedures, and scanner parameters for each patient.
• Ensure patient and staff safety for CT equipment used.
• Ensure IV access has been obtained and administer IV contrast.
• Participate in ongoing education and training.
• Perform quality control on equipment and devices as required.
• Communicate with other staff/departments to coordinate care of patients.
• Maintain supply stock and request stock to be ordered when necessary.
• Keep all work areas clean and functional according to DPH and The Joint Commission.
• Train and educate students and/or technologists on proper procedures and techniques.

Skills

Radiologic equipment knowledge

Radiation safety protocols

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Training and education skills

Education

Associate degree in Radiology or related field

ARRT Radiologic Technologist Certification

CT Certification (ARRT) or NMTCB

Radiologic Technologist state license eligible

Four (4) years of CT Technologist experience

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Tufts Medicine's Lowell General Hospital is seeking a CT Technologist to perform computed tomography scans, adhere to radiology standards, and support radiologists in accurate diagnosis. The role requires a strong background in CT imaging and patient safety, with oversight of equipment and protocols.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in radiology, ARRT CT certification (or NMTCB), and four years of CT experience, plus BLS.