CT/Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Hospital paid life and disability

Paid time off and leave programs

Education and training assistance

Retirement savings plan with hospital

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Connecticut Children's is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform general radiologic and CT imaging procedures for pediatric inpatients and outpatients under physician supervision. You will ensure image quality, safety, shielding, and proper data transfer within RIS/PACS.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiologic Technology program, CT certification, CT radiographer license, and BLS/CPR.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiologic Technology program.
• CT board certification within one year of employment.
• State of Connecticut Radiographer license is required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains imaging skills for neonatal and pediatric patients; explain procedures to patients/parents.
• Utilizes department resources to ensure timely and accurate exams; communicates variations as needed.
• Performs diagnostic and CT exams across ED, OR, clinics, inpatient units; ensures high-quality images with proper shielding and markers.
• Mentors students and residents; ensures data transfer to RIS/PACS and hospital systems; reports errors promptly.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Accredited Diagnostic Radiologic Technology program

Computed Tomography board certification

CT Radiographer License (State of CT)

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

CR RIS PACS

Job description

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job – it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

Connecticut Children's offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible team members, including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked. Additional benefit information is available here .

Job Description

Functions under the direction of the Diagnostic Team Leader and the Assistant Manager of Radiology. Operates general radiologic and CT Scan imaging equipment performing a variety of procedures on pediatric inpatients and outpatients, applying prescribed ionizing radiation for the sole purpose of producing diagnostic quality images under the supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the appropriate skills related to patient care and imaging of neonatal and pediatric patients. Has the ability to access imaging orders and requests for completeness and accuracy. Involves patient/parent/and caregiver in care and procedure. Introduces oneself and role responsibility. Explains procedure thoroughly to patient and or parent before performing the procedure. Allows time for and encourages questions.


• Effectively utilizes available resources and other members of the department and healthcare team to assure timeliness and accuracy of performing requested exam. Follows through with notification of appropriate parties of any variations and or changes of requested exam. Provides support to other sub-sections of the department as needed.


• Performs diagnostic and CT exams on a daily basis for all areas of the organization and requesting Physicians. These areas include ED, OR, Clinics, inpatient units and the department as a whole. May be called upon to provide coverage in off site locations as well. Ensures all images are of excellent diagnostic quality and include appropriate shielding, side markers, and coning and exposure factors.


• Teaches and mentors new technologists, student technologists and Radiology Residents appropriate radiologic technology skills. Evaluates their knowledge / skill levels and communicates it to the department and program coordinators. Has the knowledge and skills to efficiently operate CR, RIS, PACs, CD burner and Nighthawk systems. Assures accurate physician, patient and exam data transfer between department and hospital systems, completion and scanning of Med Rec., Physician request, Radman request form and any other pertinent data into department RIS. Reports all errors to proper personnel in a timely manner. Knowledgeable of and adheres to all hospital and department policies, procedures
  and protocols


• Performs other related duties as required.
  

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Experience Required: Successful completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiologic Technology program.
  Board eligibility required and must follow ARRT standards of board eligibility and subsequent licensing by the State of Connecticut.


• Computed Tomography board certification within one year of employment.

Education and/or Experience Preferred:

• Experience Preferred: Previous pediatric experience preferred.

License and/or Certification Required:

• Certified as a Registered Technologist R.T., [ARRT]


• Current State of Connecticut Radiographer License required.


• Computer Tomography board certification.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Competency in caring for patients treated at Connecticut Children's regardless of age, disability, gender and ethnicity.

Connecticut Children's is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, national orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4378


• Job Category Clinical Technical


• Posting Date 11/06/2026, 03:09 PM


• Job Shift Varies


• Locations 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT, 06106, US (On-site)