This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process
Company Overview
UMass Memorial Health is the leading healthcare system in the region, recognized repeatedly as one of the top employers in the state. As a major academic medical center and community provider, we are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality care supported by cutting-edge technology and research collaborations.
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated CT Technologist to join our team on a 32-hour day shift schedule, with float responsibilities across various departments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your expertise in advanced medical imaging techniques, ensuring exceptional patient care while maintaining strict radiation safety protocols. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in radiologic imaging, including CT scans, and possess excellent patient communication skills to support our diverse patient population.
-Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.
-The float requirement only applies to newly hired staff at UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley.
Responsibilities
1. 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.
2. Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
3. Accurately completes all records, paperwork and billings and submits promptly.
4. Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
5. Promptly and properly completes exams, performs QC on images and appropriately sends exams to PACS for the physicians to review.
6. Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
7. Assists with other job-related duties including urgent exam requests and scheduling.
8. Under the direction of a Radiologist or Emergency Room Physician, performs CT exams using contrast media according to department policy and procedures.
9. Will establish IV access for contrast injection according to department policy and procedure.
10. Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.
11.The float requirements only apply to UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley's newly hired staff
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. 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.
6. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
1. Graduate of an accredited radiological program.
2. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or NMTCB certified in diagnostic CT.
3. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
1. Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to product optimum results.
2. Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and families.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
Constantly: Working Indoors.
Frequently: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Precise Motor Skills required, Precise Hearing required, Precise Vision required; Lifting, Pushing, and 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, and Working at Heights; Carrying – 50 pounds to Over 100 pounds.
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Pay: $35.94 - $58.96 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
