Ct Tech **$40,00 Sign on Bonus**
Yale New Haven Health · Bridgeport, CT · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Uses technical skill and knowledge of cross-section anatomy to perform CT exams using appropriate imaging protocols, independently and efficiently.
- Actively participates in workflow activities in order to ensure the goals of the department are met and runs efficiently.
- Assists CSA, schedulers, PFAS staff, physicians, secretaries, nursing, etc with scheduling, obtaining requisitions or pre-authorization, patient preparation instructions, and other exam-related communications.
- Performs quality and compassionate patient care in order to ensure patient cooperation, safety and satisfaction.
- Relays pertinent information to radiologists or other technical staff to minimize errors due to lack of communication, especially during change of shift, as noted by supervisor.
- Operates CT scanners using age and dose appropriate protocols and related medical equipment necessary to produce quality CT images for diagnosis or treatment safely and efficiently.
- Performs tube warm up and calibrations daily and when prompted as described in the department quality assurance program and documented by the CT scanner event log.
- Participates in various teaching, learning, and research opportunities in order to further professional knowledge and expertise or to assist in expanding the knowledge of others.
Requirements
- Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program. AS degree Preferred, BS degree preferred.
- One (1) to three (3) years of CT experience.
- Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine CT imaging.
- RT(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), required. CT certification required or 20 years of CT experience.
- Connecticut State License required.
- CPR Certification preferred.
Qualifications
- Proficient in advanced CT imaging techniques, above average knowledge of cross section anatomy, computer/Pacs applications, and good organizational and communication / customer service skills.
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