CT Tech Trainee
About The Position
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate. This role involves a comprehensive training program to become a CT Technologist. The trainee will gain knowledge in CT technology, physics, patient care, and safety procedures through didactic training and practical experience. The position requires learning anatomy, physiology, and pathology to interpret imaging results, and becoming proficient in CT software and equipment. Clinical experience includes assisting in patient preparation, operating CT machines, maintaining patient records, setting up imaging rooms, and executing paperwork and Radiology Information System functions. Patient care involves learning and practicing appropriate techniques, assisting with patient positioning, and monitoring patients during imaging. Safety and compliance are paramount, requiring adherence to radiation safety standards and hospital policies. Technical skills development includes hands-on experience with CT scanners, troubleshooting, and learning to interpret basic scans. Upon program completion, the trainee must agree to take the ARRT exam in CT imaging within 90 days.
Requirements
- Must be registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Must hold a current CPR certification from AHA, BLS for Healthcare Providers.
- Must have a RI state radiation license from the DOH.
- Must agree to take the ARRT exam in CT imaging within 90 days of program completion.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year experience, unless applying to the new graduate training program
Responsibilities
- Enroll in didactic training or complete MDIC training manuals to understand CT technology, physics, patient care, and safety procedures.
- Study anatomy, physiology, and pathology to recognize normal and abnormal imaging results.
- Gain proficiency in using CT software and equipment.
- Participate in clinical rotations under the supervision of certified CT technologists.
- Assist in patient preparation, including explaining procedures and ensuring patient comfort.
- Operate CT machines to acquire diagnostic images, following established protocols.
- Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation using two patient identifiers.
- Sets up the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolation precautions when needed.
- Execute paperwork and Radiology Information System functions as necessary for each patient exam (e.g. schedule exam, complete exam, transfer images to PACS, etc.) using the Electronic Health Record.
- Sets up trays utilizing sterile technique, performs time out, prepares contrasts and assists physicians in performing procedures.
- Starting and maintaining intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
- Learn and practice appropriate patient care techniques, including assessing patient history and addressing patient concerns during the CT process.
- Assist in positioning patients correctly to capture the required images.
- Monitor patients during the imaging process for safety and well-being.
- Interacts collaboratively with all departments and units to coordinate patient care.
- Identifying, preparing, and/or administering medications as prescribed per protocol.
- Adhere to radiation safety standards, including the safe use of CT equipment and ensuring ALARA.
- Follow hospital and department policies regarding patient confidentiality and ethical standards in healthcare.
- Gain hands-on experience in operating CT scanners, troubleshooting issues, and adjusting parameters to optimize image quality.
- Learn to interpret basic CT scans, understand imaging sequences, and recognize artifacts.
- Must agree to take the ARRT exam in CT imaging within 90 days of program completion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
