CT Scan Tech *Sign On Bonus up to $20,000*

Yale-New Haven Health • Trumbull, CT

100d

About The Position

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. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients. Performs a variety of diversified duties involving scanning and related procedures. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of qualified Radiological Technology Program.
• Additional training in CT Scanning from an accredited school or on the job training.
• Minimum of three years experience as R.T. (R).
• Minimum of 3 years Cat Scan experience preferred.
• Registered R.T. (R) Licensed in the State of Connecticut.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs warm up calibration procedures necessary to ready the scanners for patient imaging.
• Sets up and operates the CAT Scan equipment to ensure accuracy and picture quality.
• Selects and operates equipment as directed for patient exam.
• Obtains pertinent clinical information from patients and charts, explains procedure and encourages cooperation through quality patient care.
• Consults with radiologist in charge for required exam and set up prior to patient imaging.
• Schedules and coordinates all patient scheduling and preparation.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean and well stocked and maintaining equipment.
• Maintains pertinent section logs and performs clerical duties as needed.
• Administers I.V. contrast.
• Demonstrates basic leadership skills and professional growth.
• Plans and/or implements care for assigned patients.
• Types all applicable information into the computer system.
• Contributes to an effective quality management and quality control program for assigned area that is consistent with overall departmental/hospital quality management plan.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees