CAT SCAN TECH/CERTIFIED

Care New England Health System; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System in Rhode Island is seeking an experienced CT technologist responsible for quality diagnostic CT examinations and the nursing care needed to ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures. You will schedule and prepare patients, monitor and assist during contrast administration, and support Radiologists with biopsies and related procedures.

This role requires an Associate’s degree in Applied Science with Radiology plus CPR, ARRT, and CTD certifications, with

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 scanning per physician request, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Interview patients for contrast sensitivity and review records for contraindications and consent.
• Operate CT equipment per protocol and monitor function; troubleshoot as needed.
• Prepare patients for venipuncture, insert IVs, administer contrast, assist radiologist with biopsies and drainages.
• Collect and analyze data for image quality and exam completeness; transfer images to film/CD.
• Prepare patient file for radiologists’ interpretation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

ARRT Certification

CTD Certification

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in Applied Science with Radiology

Tools

CT Scanner

Job description

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.

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, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

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.