Travel CT Tech - $2,785 per week in Athol, MA

CT Tech
Location: Athol, MA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,785 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

Job Title: CT Technologist Profession: Diagnostic Imaging Specialty: Radiologic Technologist, CT Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Four 10-hour shifts Hours per Shift: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Experience: Minimum of 0 years License: Massachusetts License to practice Radiologic Technology required Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification preferred; must obtain within one year from date of hire; CPR Certification required Must-Have: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English; strong written and verbal skills; basic computer knowledge; additional languages preferred Description: A.S. degree preferred but not required. Advanced Registration in CAT Scan or Mammography is optional but preferred. Assures that all CT scans include accurate demographic information, proper image density, contrast, and reconstructed images resulting in high-quality images. Assures that all Mammography exams include accurate demographic information, proper image density, contrast, and reconstructed images resulting in high-quality images. Performs daily CT quality assurance and records data to ensure regulatory compliance. Performs daily Mammography quality assurance and records data to ensure regulatory compliance. Operates hospital PACS system to ensure all images are correctly transmitted with accurate data for readings. Effectively coordinates the merge, move, and retrieval of all studies between servers to ensure all current and prior exams are available for reading. Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess radiographs to ensure all patients are well positioned and all anatomical information is present in each view. Assures that all radiographs include markers, demographic information, and proper image density and contrast. Operates all diagnostic equipment to ensure proper image quality. Operates x-ray equipment for pre-determined equipment techniques to ensure proper radiograph quality, including all general diagnostic, fluoroscopic, portable, and surgical equipment. Assesses patients to ensure optimum exposure techniques. For women of childbearing age, appropriate precautions are taken to determine if the patient may be pregnant. For pregnant women, extra precautions are taken to minimize exposure to potentially harmful radiation. Assesses the body part to be radiographed and determines the appropriate technique to ensure suitable radiation exposure and a quality radiograph. Utilizes collimation, safety measures, and protective devices. Reviews physician orders to confirm that the correct examination has been ordered based on the clinical history provided. Accurately enters orders and charging procedures into the Meditech Computer System. Maintains a safe environment for patients by ensuring that sharp objects, toxic substances, and other potentially harmful items are not accessible. Assures that the care environment is free of objects that may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips, or trips. Is aware of the increased risk of falls, slips, and trips for elderly patients and visitors and ensures that the care environment is free of objects and spills that may contribute to these risks. Is sensitive to older patients' potential hearing difficulties. Verifies that communication is at an appropriate loudness level, ensuring that the patient hears instructions and conversations without being offended by excessive loudness. Correctly interprets verbal and nonverbal responses related to pain management treatments. Takes appropriate actions to minimize the patient’s level of pain by utilizing various pain management techniques. Takes necessary actions to ensure the physical security of children and complies with related policies and procedures. Is aware of reduced endurance and strength present in many elderly patients and provides accommodations for seating during extended interactions.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam