Ct Specialist *Sign-on Bonus up to $20,000*

Job Opportunity

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

This position is responsible for and being proficient in all aspects of CT scanning and patient care. Performs a variety of radiologic procedures at a technical level; assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. Frequent contact with acutely ill patients; exposure to interventional procedures, body fluids, radiation.

Responsibilities

• Patient education - explanation of exam, completion of intravenous contrast worksheet, take allergy history.
• Room preparation, clean linen, loading and arming of power injector
• Maintain IV start proficiency per radiology nurse guidelines
• Provide physical assistance to patients on and off scanner table
• Facilitate patient flow including ability to prioritize and add-on patients as needed, i.e. - inpatients, emergency room patients, urgent outpatients from doctors offices
• Technical expertise for acquiring highest quality diagnostic scans including ability to adjust technical factors for body habits, patient age and weight.
• Consistently produces diagnostic quality radiographs by using proper technical factors and patient positioning.
• Completes, in an accurate and timely manner, all paperwork and patient documentation (i.e.-exam charging, patient insurance, and maintenance of day log, pacs and teleradiology solutions)
• Accurately annotates ROIs, measurements, reconstructions, and reformations.
• Maintaining good communication amongst team members and other departments to maximize excellent patient care.
• Safely operates all equipment according to manufacturers specification and under safe radiation guidelines.
• Follows all procedures on safe patient interactions and body mechanics.
• Adheres to all safety procedures in the handling of hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development as outlined in performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

Education

Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. Graduation from an ARRT approved program in radiologic technology.

Experience

One (1) to two (2) years experience in CT department preferred. Previous radiographic experience required.

Licensure

Must hold a current Connecticut state license in radiographer. BLS required.

Special skills

Must be ARRT (R) and (CT) registered with the exception of applicants in the cross-training program who would have 10 months after the completion of the cross-training program to obtain their advanced CT registry.