Lead CT Technologist

Overview

Wentworth‑Douglass Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, is a not‑for‑profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We offer a $20,000 sign‑on bonus and comprehensive benefits. Minimum pay rate is $46.69, with increases based on experience.

Responsible to coordinate staff schedules, work assignments, and ensure CT scans are performed in a timely manner. Ensures new protocols are implemented and staff are trained. Assists with oversight of CT equipment quality control processes. Ensures staff are compliant with accreditation agencies and processes. Collaborates with CT staff, radiology managers, and radiologists to optimize exam protocols, patient care processes, and image quality.

• Demonstrate proficiency in CT imaging equipment, techniques, and procedures for each vendor and software platform, including main campus and off‑campus imaging site equipment.
• Assimilate new CT scanning equipment and software.
• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative statistical data and work with vendors to resolve technical problems.
• Assist with maintaining accreditation standards for sites performing CT exams and maintaining quality assurance standards for all existing and new scanners.
• Collaborate with CT staff, radiologists, and CT Division lead radiologists to ensure exam protocols, patient care processes, and image quality are optimized.
• May function as a scanning technologist to maintain direct patient‑care skills as well as imaging skills.
• Assist in maintaining written protocols to ensure CT protocols are accessible for staff CT technologists.
• Assist in oversight of regulatory requirements pertaining to CT by governing agencies including the American College of Radiology (ACR), the Joint Commission (JC), FDA‑MITA, Massachusetts State Radiation Control, and CMS.
• Assist manager with performance evaluations by providing feedback and peer review of CT staff.

• Education – Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology required. The role does not accept experience in lieu of a degree.
• Licenses and Credentials – Radiologic Technologist [State License] – Generic – HR Only preferred;
  Registered Technologist [ARRT‑R] (preferred);
  Computed Tomography [ARRT‑CT] (preferred).
• Experience – 3–5 years working as a Radiologic Technologist required; supervisory experience 0–1 year preferred.
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  – Proficiency with information‑management subsystem software and CT imaging software. Ability to use computers, set up functions, enter data, or process information. Effective communication with others. Keep up‑to‑date technically and apply new knowledge. Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, files and records, and transcription.

• Standing, walking, and sitting: 34–66% of time; occasionally 3–33%.
• Lifting frequently: 35 lbs+ with assisted device.
• Carrying frequently: 20–35 lbs.
• Pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping: occasionally or rarely.
• Kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching: occasionally.
• Manipulation, feeling, foot use: frequently, constantly.
• Vision near/far, talking, hearing: constantly.

Location:

789 Central Avenue, slated for onsite work. Scheduled weekly hours: 38.

Work shift:

Day. Pay range: $42.08–$61.23 hourly (Grade
7).

1810 Wentworth‑Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)‑282‑7642.