CT Technologist - $24,000 sign on bonus

Overview

Performs a variety of diversified duties involving scanning and related procedures. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs warm up calibration procedures necessary to ready the scanners for patient imaging.
• Sets up and operates the CAT Scan equipment to ensure accuracy and picture quality.
• Selects and operates equipment as directed for patient exam.
• Obtains pertinent clinical information from patients and charts, explains procedure and encourages cooperation through quality patient care.
• Consults with radiologist in charge for required exam and set up prior to patient imaging.
• Schedules and coordinates all patient scheduling, preparation and arranges for patient transport.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean and well stocked and maintaining equipment.
• Maintains pertinent section logs and performs clerical duties as needed.
• Administers I.V. contrast.
• Demonstrates basic leadership skills and professional growth.
• Plans and/or implements care for assigned patients.
• Types all applicable information into the computer system.
• Contributes to an effective quality management and quality control program for assigned area that is consistent with overall departmental/hospital quality management plan.
• Patient Satisfaction: ED & Inpatient scores Inpatient Wait Time: ED Wait Time: ED Courtesy.
• Chaperone patients when necessary.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of three years experience as R.T. (R). Proven Cat Scan experience preferred.

Licensure: Registered R.T. (R). Licensed in the State of Connecticut.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of radiation.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.