CT TECH - FT, 40 hours - $40,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a CT Technologist in New Haven, Connecticut, to perform a variety of technical duties using advanced imaging equipment. You will be responsible for ensuring patient comfort and cooperation while producing quality CT images for interpretation. The role also involves participating in training opportunities and maintaining departmental workflow efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program degree, CT experience, and required certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program.
• One to three years of CT experience with routine imaging techniques.
• RT(R) certification by the ARRT and Connecticut State License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT exams using appropriate imaging protocols efficiently.
• Assist with scheduling and patient preparation communications.
• Ensure quality patient care for cooperation and satisfaction.
• Communicate information to minimize errors during shifts.
• Operate CT scanners using appropriate protocols safely.
• Participate in teaching and learning opportunities.

Skills

Proficient in advanced CT imaging techniques

Knowledge of cross-section anatomy

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program

AS degree Preferred

BS degree preferred

Tools

CT scanners

PACS applications

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the supervision of the Diagnostic Radiology Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality CT images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, CT staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH CT locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.High Reliability Organization (HRO) and work practices as documented with no scanning errors.
  • 1.1Uses technical skill and knowledge of cross-section anatomy to perform CT exams using appropriate imaging protocols, independently and efficiently.
• 2.Actively participates in workflow activities in order to ensure the goals of the department are met and runs efficiently.
  • 2.1Assists CSA, schedulers, PFAS staff, physicians, secretaries, nursing, etc with scheduling, obtaining requisitions or pre-authorization, patient preparation instructions, and other exam-related communications.
• 3.Performs quality and compassionate patient care in order to ensure patient cooperation, safety and satisfaction.
  • 3.1Thoroughly explains the procedure and ensures patient physical and emotional comfort as observed by supervisor/manager or noted by patient comments or surveys.
• 4.Performs various record keeping, communication and customer service functions in order to ensure goals of the department are met and operations run efficiently.
  • 4.1Relays pertinent information to radiologists or other technical staff to minimize errors due to lack of communication, especially during change of shift, as noted by supervisor.
• 5.Operates CT scanners using age and dose appropriate protocols and related medical equipment necessary to produce quality CT images for diagnosis or treatment safely and efficiently.
  • 5.1Performs tube warm up and calibrations daily and when prompted as described in the department quality assurance program and documented by the CT scanner event log.
• 6.Participates in various teaching, learning, and research opportunities in order to further professional knowledge and expertise or to assist in expanding the knowledge of others.
  • 6.1Is receptive to teaching CT technologists, student technologists, radiology residents and fellows, as observed by supervisor or input from staff or students.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program. AS degree Preferred, BS degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) to three (3) years of CT, experience with routine imaging techniques. Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine CT imaging.

LICENSURE

RT(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), required. CT certification required or 20 years of CT experience. Connecticut State License required. CPR Certification preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Proficient in advanced CT imaging techniques, above average knowledge of cross section anatomy, computer/Pacs applications, and good organizational and communication / customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers.

YNHHS Requisition ID 171191