CT Tech Trainee

American Addiction Centers•Skaneateles, NY

4d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time CT Tech Trainee position with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. The trainee will learn to perform advanced imaging procedures, prepare patients for exams, perform POCT procedures, and assist with basic clinical tasks and image-guided procedures. The role also involves learning to administer medications, provide patient instructions, communicate effectively with the care team, and perform quality control on equipment. The trainee will also learn about patient-centered initiatives and perform patient positioning and transporting duties. The position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
ARRT registered (RT) and radiography (R) OR NMTCB registered (CNMT) OR Unrestricted state license
Successful completion of an accredited imaging technology program.
Typically requires one year of clinical experience.
Exhibits communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a electronic medical record and use of electronic mail.
Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.

Nice To Haves

Progression of skill competency will be evaluated by preceptor or department leader prior to independent performance in the clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Complies with technologist scope of practice per organization guidelines.
Learns to perform advanced imaging procedures with proper patient positioning, imaging protocol compliance, and workflow compliance.
Learns to prepare and room the patient for exam by obtaining gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, medications).
Organizes and prepares exam rooms including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
Learns how to perform POCT procedures (i.e., Serum creatinine) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
Learns basic clinical tasks not limited to IV start and EKG.
Learns how to assist the Radiologist/advance practice clinician (APC) with image guided procedures.
Learns how to administer routine medications under Radiologist/physician/APC orders, which may include but are not limited to contrast media and oxygen.
Learns how to provide simple patient instruction and refers questions to appropriate care team members.
Learns how to effectively communicate with Radiologist/physician/APC, care team members and patients to ensure smooth patient flow and delivery of timely imaging services.
Learns to complete routine quality control and monitoring of equipment.
Learns appropriate technique for cleaning and caring for equipment.
Learns to identify equipment performance issues and processes for resolution.
Learns about patient-centered initiatives, care management, process improvement and lean methodology.
Learns to perform various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program