CAT SCAN TECH/CERTIFIED

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island is seeking a CT Technologist responsible for providing quality diagnostic CT examinations and ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures. The role includes operating necessary equipment, preparing patients for scans, and analyzing data for quality assurance.

Qualified candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Applied Science with a focus on Radiology, possess CPR and ARRT certifications, and demonstrate excellent patient care skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent required.
• Certification in CTD is mandatory.
• Ability to perform essential job-specific functions unaided or with reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and prepare patients for CT scans ensuring safety and comfort.
• Monitor patient’s condition and provide nursing care during procedures.
• Operate equipment, monitor function, and troubleshoot as needed.
• Prepare patients for venipuncture and assist with radiological procedures.
• Compile and analyze data for image quality and exam completeness.

Skills

CT scanning

Patient care

IV administration

Equipment operation

Education

Associate’s degree in Applied Science w/Radiology

CPR Certification

ARRT Certification

CTD Certification

Job description

Primary Function

Responsible for providing quality, diagnostic CT examinations and the nursing care needed to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and prepare patients for CT scanning of anatomical areas per physician request, ensuring patient safety and comfort during the procedure. Monitor the patient’s condition and provide nursing care as needed.
• Interview patients for sensitivity to contrast material. Review patient records for contraindication and consent and obtain other medical information relevant to the exam.
• Operate appropriate equipment using established protocol, monitor equipment function and troubleshoot when needed.
• Prepare patients for venipuncture, insert IVs and administer oral, rectal and IV contrast as needed. Assist the Radiologist with biopsies and drainages using aseptic techniques.
• Compile and analyze data for image quality and exam completeness, transfer images to photographic film and CD’s. Prepare patient file for the Radiologists’ interpretation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

An Associate’s degree in Applied Science w/Radiology and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. CPR Certification required. ARRT is also required. Certification in CTD required.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.