CT Technologist

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rhode Island is seeking a professional to perform technical duties with the CT scanner. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, maintaining equipment, and assisting with daily operations. Candidates should have formal radiology technology training and several years of experience in radiology, with CT training preferred. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment focused on integrity, respect, and compassion.

Qualifications

• Requires formal training in radiology technology of AMA-approved program.
• Minimum of three to four years of radiologic experience and special procedures experience preferred.
• Registration by the A.R.R.T. as an RT (R)(CT) preferred and state licensed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for scanning.
• Manage time efficiently and complete tasks independently.
• Maintain clean and functioning CT equipment.
• Ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Demonstrate proper use of contrast injection tools.
• Assist in daily department operations.
• Exhibit good organization skills.
• Provide accurate responses to safety questions.

Skills

CT Competency

Time Management

Equipment Competencies

Patient Competencies

Contrast Injection Techniques

Organizational Skills

Education

Formal training in radiology technology

Tools

Medrad Stellant Injector

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.

Participates in technical duties directly involved with the CT scanner including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit. In direction of the departmental protocols and working under the direction and supervision of the radiologist, gives IV contrast according to the guidelines set forth within the department for specific procedures.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. CT Competency for each Procedure
  • 1.1 Prepares patient in scanner for proper position.
• 2. Time Management
  • 2.1 Works timely, efficiently, independently and completes tasks.
• 3. Equipment Competencies
  • 3.1 Maintains safe functioning, operation and cleanliness of CT equipment.
• 4. Patient Competencies
  • 4.1 Assumes responsibility for the safety and well being of all patients.
• 5. Contrast Injection Competencies
  • 5.1 Demonstrates knowledge of techniques and procedures and correct use of Medrad Stellant Injector.
• 6. Department Competencies
  • 6.1 Assists the daily operations of department.
• 7. Essential Functions
  • 7.1 Good organization skills.
• 8. Safety
  • 8.1 Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Requires formal training in radiology technology of AMA-approved program.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three to four years of radiologic experience and special procedures experience preferred. One year of exposure or training in CT to be proficient.

LICENSURE

Registration by the A.R.R.T. as an RT (R)(CT) preferred and state licensed. If not RT(CT) certified then obtain registration in Cat Scan within twelve month timeframe of hiring. CPR certification (BLS) required.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 155241