Lead CT Technologist - Radiology

Lead CT Technologist - Radiology

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

The Lead CT Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic CT procedures according to established protocols to assist the referring physician in diagnosis and treatment. Performs computed tomography (CT) procedures by selecting correct exposure factors, algorithms and scan fields while utilizing the assessment of patient age and diagnosis to produce technically accurate cross sectional images to assist the radiologist in diagnosis and treatment. Participates in complex invasive CT examinations by assisting the Radiologist or Physician's Assistant using proper sterile technique and producing CT images. This is an advanced technical position that provides clinical expertise and education to the CT department, to ensure that a high quality, cost effective product or service is delivered in support of the hospital's strategic plan, and the functions' according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, goals and objectives. This position is mainly 90-100% clinical and provides oversights for off- shift or off- site.

The Lead CT TechaAssists with onboarding and training of new hires, as well as provides coaching to CT Tech staff.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate required.
• Graduation from an AMA accredited Radiography program.
• ARRT crendentialed Radiology Technologist required.
• Connecticut state Radiographer license required.
• CT Advanced certification by ARRT preferred.
• Maintain continuing education unit.
• Knowledge of cross-section anatomy preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Full-time (40 hours) Shift Details: every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays