CT Technologist, Nashoba Valley, 24hr, Evenings (Float)

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $35.94 - $58.96. Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

• Scheduled Hours: 3p-11p
• Shift: Evening Shift, 8 Hours
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
• Every other weekend and holiday

About the Role

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.

Under the supervision of the Senior CT Scan Technologist and department leadership, this role provides direct patient care services and other related functions in support of the department. Performs independently within scope of department policies and clinically works at the direction of a qualified Radiologist.

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support. The float requirements only apply to UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley's newly hired staff.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• Accurately completes all records, paperwork, and billings and submits promptly.
• Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
• Promptly and properly completes exams, performs QC on images, and appropriately sends exams to PACS for the physicians to review.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
• Assists with other job-related duties including urgent exam requests and scheduling.
• Under the direction of a Radiologist or Emergency Room Physician, performs CT exams using contrast media according to department policy and procedures.
• Establishes IV access for contrast injection according to department policy and procedure.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 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.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or NMTCB certified in diagnostic CT.
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to produce optimum results.
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and families.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Constantly: Working Indoors, Precise Motor Skills, Precise Hearing, Precise Vision.
• Frequently: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Lifting/Pushing/Pulling – Less than 10 pounds to Over 100 pounds.
• Often: Bending, Reaching, Grasping, Performing Repetitive Movements, High Level of Stress, Carrying – Less than 10 pounds to 50 pounds.
• Never: Climbing, Balancing, Kneeling, Crawling, Working Outdoors, Working in Temperature Extremes, Working at Heights, Carrying – 50 pounds to Over 100 pounds.