CT Scan Technologist Night Shift

Norwalk Hospital Association • Norwalk, CT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.
Our accolades include the following:
The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment
At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.
Summary:
Provides quality care and meets customer expectations by utilizing advanced technical skills in CT imaging.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program.
• CT State license.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• BLS.

Responsibilities

• Follow ALARA principles and scans patient with appropriate exposure and minimal repeatability. Always wears radiation badge(s) to track personal exposure. Utilizes bismuth or lead shielding per established protocols. Monitors CTDI Volume to ensure appropriate dose.
• Properly identifies patients by name/DOB as well as introducing himself/herself to the patient by first name. Reviews prescription for accuracy and completeness, explains procedure, answers questions/concerns and completes/initials history form. Obtains required bloodwork for GFR clearance and diabetic medication clearance for applicable patients. Verifies pregnancy status in appropriate patient population and obtains waiver as needed.
• Dispenses oral contrast to patients appropriately and gives clear instructions. Reviews informed consent prior to performing venipuncture for contrast and utilizes aseptic technique when starting heplocks. Operates power injectors following manufacturer guidelines and selects the appropriate injection protocol for the specific exam. Monitors injection of contrast, recognizes infiltrations promptly and communicates with the patient throughout the exam.
• Reviews prescription and protocol for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Positions patients correctly for optimal imaging. Correct selection and proficiency in scanning established CT protocols. Covers appropriate anatomy and utilizes proper scan parameters.
• Respects scheduled appointment times and communicates delays to reception staff and/or patients directly including wait times for Walk-ins. Reviews charge entry and notifies appropriate administrative staff with necessary changes. Completes charge sheet accurately ensuring the CPT4 code matches the exam performed. Starts and completes examination in ADS workflow and records required information on log sheets.
• Evaluates CT images for technical quality and provides concise relevant history to the Radiologist for interpretation. Performs required post processing and/or transfers appropriate images to dedicated workstations. Ensures prior exams and reports are available for comparison. Scans accompanying paperwork, annotates contrast volume then verifies images in PACS.
• Able to recognize specific psychological (ie. claustrophobia, anxiety) and/or physical needs of patients and determine when further assistance is needed. Promptly responds to contrast reactions and/or other situations which require a timely response. Documents relevant information on adverse reaction and incident forms. Able to locate and use all necessary emergency equipment (code cart, oxygen, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, etc).
• Follows universal precautions including the use of gloves, gowns and masks as appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees