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

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

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

Schedule

• Friday, Holidays (every other holiday), Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Wednesday
• Weekends: every other weekend
• Scheduled Hours: 11p-7a
• Shift: Night Shift, 8 Hours
• Hours: 24 per week

This position may have a signing bonus available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.

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. 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 related functions in support of the department. Performs independently within the scope of department policies and clinically works at the direction of a qualified Radiologist. Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton may be required to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support (float requirements apply to newly hired staff at UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley).

Responsibilities

• 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 them 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 physician review.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
• Assists with urgent exam requests and scheduling.
• Performs CT exams using contrast media under the direction of a Radiologist or Emergency Room Physician, including establishing IV access for contrast injection according to department policy and procedure.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends 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 a professional, tolerant, and civil environment for all employees, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • 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.
• Preferred:
  • Prior experience in a similar role.

Unless certification, licensure, or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility may be substituted.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Constantly: Working indoors.
• Frequently: Sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, precise motor skills, precise hearing, precise vision; lifting, pushing, and pulling from less than 10 pounds to over 100 pounds.
• Often: Bending, reaching, grasping, performing repetitive movements, high level of stress; carrying from 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.