CT Radiologic Tech PD

Rhode Island Hospital; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a CT technologist to perform CT exams for patients from infants to geriatric at Newport Hospital, Rhode Island.

Responsibilities include patient prep, IV insertion, contrast administration, and using teleradiology, PACS, and RIS systems per protocol. CPR certification required; experience preferred. Per diem with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• ARRT CT registration with RI license or CT license.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT exams on patients of all ages per established protocols.
• Preps patients and starts IVs; administers contrast.
• Operates imaging equipment and uses PACS/RIS systems.
• Schedules patients and ensures preps are distributed.
• Maintains CPR certification and adheres to safety protocols.

Education

ARRT CT License

Tools

Power Injector

PACS

RIS

Job description

SUMMARY

Performs CT exams and operates the CT Scanner, in addition to performing routine diagnostic radiology procedures. Provides CT services to patients of all ages, including: infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

CORE SUCCESS FACTORS

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs CT exams on patients of all ages, to include:

• Infants
• Children
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatric

Demonstrates ability to perform all types of CT exams, based upon established protocols, to include but not limited to:

• Head
• Abdomen
• Pelvis
• Sinus
• Neck
• Chest
• lumbar spine

Completes Contrast Material Questionnaire to identify prior history of contrast reaction.

Demonstrates ability to prep patients, start an IV, and administer contrast for:

• children
• adolescents
• adult
• geriatric

Demonstrates ability to set up and utilize immobilization devices for:

• infants
• children
• adolescents
• adults
• geriatrics

Sets up and operates Power Injector.

Establishes and selects the proper protocol.

Demonstrates ability to manipulate when necessary, the PRE set protocols 'p fit the Radiologists ' requests.

Demonstrates ability to perform special reconstruction and segmentation.

Demonstrates ability to operate Film Laser Camera

Sets up oxygen and suction, as needed.

Demonstrates ability to use Teleradiology, PACS, and RIS systems

Schedules patients and ensures preps are distributed.

Assists radiologists with abscess drainage and needle biopsies.

Demonstrates ability to place service calls.

Demonstrates ability to film exam and create CDs as requested.

Performs non-routine views, as necessary.

Maintains current CPR certification.

Demonstrates ability to perform all daily functions within CT independently, without a second Technologist, if necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation or equivalent required.,

ARRT (R,CT) registered with current State of RI Radiographer License and current State of Rhode Island Diagnostic Computed Tomography License or ARRT (CT) with current State of Rhode Island Diagnostic Computed Tomography License.

At least 3 months experience performing routine diagnostic radiology or CT exams. Current CPR certification.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit 7 or more hours, stand/squat 1-3 hours, walk 3-7 and lift 10-35 with good body mechanics. Moderate twisting and frequent bending required. Must be able to use both hands and wrists with frequent fine motor movement and moderate repetition. Near vision must be accurate at 20/20, far vision 20/40 and accurate depth perception with minimal color discrimination. Must hear whisper at three feet.

Pay Range: $39.56-$65.28

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type: as needed

Work Shift: Variable

Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required

Driving Required: No