CT Technologist

About the role

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 highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. The organization has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row. This position is for a CT Technologist at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA, offering a $15,000 new‑hire sign‑on bonus (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible).

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 assigned modality 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, Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiation Therapy.
• 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) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NMTCB(CT).
• Post‑primary certification in the advanced practice discipline of CT is required for RTs or CNMTs 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) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) are 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.

Benefits

• $15,000 new‑hire sign‑on bonus (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)
• 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

Pay

Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $40.83 - USD $63.63 /Hr.

Schedule

Hours: 32 flex 40hrs. Shift: Evening shift, 11:00am - 11:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, 11:00am - 7:30pm with occasional day; Every 3rd weekend and holiday/call rotation. Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA. Rotation Schedule Requirement every 3rd weekend and holiday/call rotation.