CT Technologist (per diem)
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Quincy
Posted on: February 3, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Summary South Shore Health is looking to grow
their talented and dedicated CT Technologist team and would love to
have you join us! There are so many amazing reasons to work for
South Shore Health, but here are just a few: • Per diem pay rate of
$60/hour and generous shift differentials • Work Life Balance:
Flexible shift options for per diem • State-of-the-art equipment
with GE motion injectors • Career Growth: Exposure to a Level II
Adult Trauma Center, Level III NICU and the third busiest Emergency
Department in the state • Free Parking/Shuttle for all employees
Participates in technical duties directly involved with the CT
Scanner including developing, initiating and monitoring procedures
for the effective utilization of this unit. Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Maintains equipment for proper diagnostic
imaging. a. Maintains equipment by cleaning daily. b. Notes any
system problems to alert service engineer. c. Alerts supervisor of
system problems and when a service engineer has been alerted. d.
Maintains supplies by stocking rooms daily. 2. Sets up and adjusts
equipment dependent on the exam. a. Sets up equipment and
calibrates unit. b. Sets control according to exam standard for
slice thickness and bed increment. c. Checks all dose limits that
will be needed for each exam being preformed 3. Accepts patients
and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and
special requirements. Explains and prepares the patient for the
exam requested. a. Goes to waiting room, dressing rooms and
corridors to accept patient. b. Assesses patient needs to determine
proper handling. c. Explains procedure to patients to prepare them
for the examination. d. Answers all questions patient may have
about examination. 4. Assists in the administration and administers
appropriate contrast agents in order to render specific organs or
systems more opaque. a. Performs IV access, using sterile
technique, for administration of contrast. b. Marks all I.V.
supplies properly. 5. Reviews patient charts and requests with the
Radiologist to assure the proper examination and diagnostic results
are obtained. a. Reviews patient charts checking physician orders.
b. Reviews with the Radiologist requests and charts for proper
examination. c. Communicates with patient units to assure timely
transport and completion of exam request. 6. Quality controls all
images, maintains inventory and adheres to safety regulations. a.
Checks all images to assure quality of exam. b. Checks all image
transfers complete and correct, using image transfer management
equipment c. Adheres to safety regulations for both patient and
employee safety. d. Checks inventory of contrast, IV supplies and
paper products daily e. Trains department personnel, including
students, on how to perform a CAT Scan. 7. Relies on extensive
knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain the maximum
diagnostic image corresponding to body parts. a. Reviews exam
request to determine area of interest. b. Uses practical knowledge
of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic
information, as evidenced by the image taken. c. Follows set
department protocols for imaging area of interest. 8. Technology –
Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
a. progress in knowledge of new dept related technology b. progress
in knowledge of new technology instituted hospital wide 9. Safety
Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal
ownership and commitment to a safe environment. a. Prior to the
start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm
the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done. b.
Verifies patient according to policy prior to administration of
care/procedures/medications. c. Follows approved procedure for
verifying MD orders including a verbal read back to the licensed
independent practitioner after receiving a telephone order. d.
Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through
proper hand washing, as observed by nurse manager and peers. e.
Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital policy to mark
surgical sites. f. Makes appropriate use of personal protective
equipment at all times. g. Adheres to respiratory etiquette
guidelines. h. Adheres to universal precautions. i. Appropriately
disposes of hazardous materials. j. Adheres to electrical safety
guidelines. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - Preferred Formal
training in Radiology Technology of AMA approved program. Minimum
Work Experience Minimum of three to four (3–4) years Radiologic
experience and special procedures experience preferred. One (1)
year exposure or training in CT to be proficient. Required License
Computed Tomography (CT) - The American Registry of Radiologic
Technologist (ARRT) Computed Tomography (MA) - Radiation Control
Program (Massachusetts) Required Certification BLS - Basic Life
Support (AHA) within 180 days of hire
Keywords: South Shore Health, Concord , CT Technologist (per diem), Healthcare , Quincy, New Hampshire