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About the Role

This position is responsible for and requires proficiency in all aspects of CT scanning and patient care. The role involves performing a variety of radiologic procedures at a technical level, assuming responsibility for designated areas or procedures, and frequent contact with acutely ill patients. The role also involves exposure to interventional procedures, body fluids, and radiation.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on exams, complete intravenous contrast worksheets, and take allergy histories.
• Prepare rooms with clean linen and load/arm power injectors.
• Maintain IV start proficiency per Radiology Nurse guidelines.
• Provide physical assistance to patients on and off the scanner table.
• Facilitate patient flow, including prioritizing and adding on patients as needed (e.g., inpatients, emergency room patients, urgent outpatients).
• Utilize technical expertise to acquire the highest quality diagnostic scans, adjusting technical factors for body habits, patient age, and weight.
• Consistently produce diagnostic quality radiographs using proper technical factors and patient positioning.
• Complete all paperwork and patient documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including exam charging, patient insurance, and maintenance of day logs, PACS, and teleradiology solutions.
• Accurately annotate ROIs, measurements, reconstructions, and reformations.
• Maintain good communication among team members and other departments to maximize excellent patient care.
• Safely operate all equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and under safe radiation guidelines.
• Follow all procedures for safe patient interactions and body mechanics.
• Adhere to all safety procedures in the handling of hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens.
• Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
• Graduation from an ARRT approved program in radiologic technology.
• One to two years of experience in a CT department is preferred.
• Previous radiographic experience is required.
• Must hold a current Connecticut State license in Radiographer.
• BLS required.
• Must be ARRT (R) and (CT) Registered, with the exception of applicants in the cross-training program who have 10 months after completion to obtain their advanced CT Registry.

Skills

• CT Scanning
• Patient Care
• Radiologic Procedures
• Technical Expertise
• Patient Positioning
• PACS
• Teleradiology Solutions
• Safe Radiation Guidelines
• Body Mechanics
• Hazardous Materials Handling
• Bloodborne Pathogens Handling
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Resource Utilization
• Staff and Self Development

Location

• Connecticut

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-2 years preferred
• Previous experience required

Education Level

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Graduation from an ARRT approved program in radiologic technology

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran