Offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for new external hires
A CT career at Lowell General Hospital offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment while building advanced imaging experience across a wide variety of cases. CT Technologists are supported by strong leadership, experienced teammates, and access to modern imaging technology that helps strengthen both clinical skills and confidence.
Starting rate: $42.00+
Available shifts: Evening (3pm - 11pm) with rotating weekends
Hours: Option of 4x10's or 3x12's
Additional compensation with shift differentials
Why you’ll love working at Lowell General Hospital:
• Free parking — because your commute should be the easiest part of your day
• Benefits starting Day 1 — including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO package with 30 days off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
• Career growth: advancement opportunities into Tech II and Tech III roles, supported by competency-based training and professional development.
• Retirement match with immediate 100% vesting in your contributions — your future starts building right away
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following CT Scan duties: Utilizes CT Scan Technology to provide images of internal organs, bones, and soft tissue. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Associate degree in Radiology or related field.
2. Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT).
3. CT Certification (ARRT) or (NMTCB).
4. Radiologic Technologist state license eligible.
5. 0-1 years of experience as a CT Technologist.
6. Basic Life Support Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. X-Ray experience.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Independently perform CT scans on patients as assigned according to policy and radiological standards.
2. Verify patient and procedure to be performed.
3. Provide clear and accurate instructions to patients.
4. Verify and perform correct imaging protocol, step, procedures, and scanner parameters for each patient.
5. Ensure patient and staff safety for CT equipment used.
6. Ensure IV access has been obtained and administer IV contrast.
7. Participate in ongoing education and training.
8. Perform quality control on equipment and devices as required.
9. Communicate with other staff/departments to coordinate care of patients.
10. Maintain supply stock and request stock to be ordered when necessary.
11. Keep all work areas clean and functional according to DPH and The Joint Commission.
12. May teach students and support new technologists.
Physical Requirements:
1. Frequent standing, occasional sitting, walking, and lifting 30-35 lbs.
2. Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate radiology equipment.
3. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms.
4. Exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Knowledge of radiologic equipment, examinations, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of radiation safety protocols.
3. Good communication skills.
4. Good customer service skills.
5. Ability to organize and set priorities.
6. Ability to work independently.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range
$42.00 - $51.67
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 13,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.
Our members exchange ideas and craft solutions to help people fight the most serious illnesses, manage chronic diseases and live healthier lives. Our caregivers share a passion for delivering the highest quality of care at a lowest cost Elected officials and health care experts often cite us as leaders in delivering on the promise of highest quality, lowest cost health care.
