CT Radiologic Tech PD

NPT Newport Hospital; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Hospital, part of Brown University Health, seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in CT to perform exams on patients of all ages and operate the CT scanner per established protocols.

The role requires ARRT CT, RI license, CPR, and at least 3 months CT experience; you will prep patients, administer contrast, assist radiologists, and support PACS/Teleradiology workflows.

Qualifications

• ARRT registered with RI Radiographer License or ARRT (CT) with RI CT License.
• 3+ months experience in routine radiology or CT exams.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT exams on patients of all ages (infants to geriatric).
• Prepares patients, starts IVs, administers contrast as needed.
• Operates Power Injector and CT equipment per protocol.
• Sets up protocols, performs reconstructions and segmentation.
• Assists radiologists with procedures and documents imaging.
• Verifies patient preps and coordinates with PACS/RIS systems.

Skills

ARRT (R,CT) certified

RI Radiographer License

RI CT License

CPR certification

3+ months radiology/CT experience

Education

High school diploma

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. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: 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 adults 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 to 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 exams 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

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.