Cat Scan Tech/Certified

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital, part of Care New England Health System, provides quality diagnostic CT examinations and associated nursing care to ensure patient comfort and safety. The position requires collaboration with Radiology staff to deliver accurate imaging and supportive patient care in a clinical setting.

The role emphasizes safe administration of contrast, patient assessment, and adherence to established protocols to optimize imaging results and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in applied science w/Radiology is required.
• CPR Certification required.
• ARRT certification required.
• CTD certification required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and prepare patients for CT procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Interview patients for contrast sensitivity and review records for contraindications.
• Operate CT equipment following protocol and monitor function.
• Prepare venous access, administer contrast as needed, and assist Radiologist with procedures.
• Compile and analyze data for image quality and transfer images for interpretation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Interviewing patients

Nursing support

Education

Associate’s degree in radiologic technology

ARRT Certification

CTD Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

CT scanner operation

Job description

Job Summary

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

Job Summary

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

Duties & 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 CDs. Prepare patient file for the Radiologists’ interpretation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

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.