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. Exposure to interventional procedures, body fluids, and radiation is expected.
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 (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 ensure excellent patient care.
- Safely operate all equipment according to manufacturer 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
- High school graduate or G.E.D.
- Graduation from an ARRT approved program in radiologic technology.
- One to two years of experience in a CT department preferred.
- Previous radiographic experience required.
- Current Connecticut State license in Radiographer.
- BLS required.
- 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
- Intravenous Contrast Administration
- IV Start Proficiency
- Patient Positioning
- Technical Factor Adjustment
- PACS
- Teleradiology Solutions
- Safe Radiation Guidelines
- Body Mechanics
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Bloodborne Pathogen Safety
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Resource Utilization
- Staff and Self Development
Location
- Connecticut
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years preferred
- Previous Radiographic 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
