CT Scan Technologist

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking a qualified CT Technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic CT scans while maintaining patient safety and comfort. You will work with the radiology team to ensure accurate imaging and patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology, ARRT registration with CT specialization, and BLS certification. One year of CT experience is preferred; responsibilities include patient positioning, shielding, and mentoring

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Minimum one year CT Scan experience.
• BLS, CT State RT License or New Graduates under CT Temporary Practice Provisions, Valid ARRT, Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license.

Responsibilities

• Introduces and greets patient.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients.
• Instructs and prepares patient for CT exam.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions, and shields patient accordingly.
• Produce high quality CT Scans.
• Assists with training students and ancillary personnel.
• Interacts professionally with patients and family.
• Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
• Attends annual hospital review and departmental in-services meetings as scheduled.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• May lead, coach, and mentor staff members.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May take call as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Summary:

Performs high quality dignostic and accurate CT scans of patients while maintaining patient safety.

Responsibilities:

• Introduces and greets patient.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients.
• Instructs and prepares patient for CT exam.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions, and shields patient accordingly.
• Produce high quality CT Scans.
• Assists with training students and ancillary personnel.
• Interacts professionally with patients and family.
• Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
• Attends annual hospital review (compliance) and departmental in-services meetings as scheduled.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• May lead, coach, and mentor staff members.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May take call as assigned.

Education, Skills & Experience:

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Other Information:

• Required: Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
• Minimum Experience: minimum one year CT Scan experience.
• BLS, CT State RT License or New Graduates under CT Temporary Practice Provisions, Valid ARRT, Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license. Maintains current knowledge of professional discipline & educational methodologies through continuing professional development. Experience with patient care in a radiology setting.

Core Credentials:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Radiographer
• New Graduates under CT Temporary Practice Provisions

Working Conditions:

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
• Credentials: ARRT,RAD

Company Details:

• Company: Danbury Hospital
• Org Unit: 187
• Department: CT Scan
• Exempt: NoSalary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly