CT Tech - $40,000 Sign on Bonus

Yale New Haven Health•Greenwich, CT

About The Position

Produces CT scans as ordered by a physician and in accordance with departmental policies. Provides appropriate care to patients of all ages and contributes to maintaining departmental services, including coverage on weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed. The role requires technical knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and the ability to perform CT examinations using appropriate imaging protocols, while supporting efficient workflow, compassionate patient care, accurate documentation, and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

ARRT certification and a CT state license are required.
CT advanced certification is required unless hired as a trainee; trainees have six months from their start date to obtain it.
At least one year of CT experience is required unless hired as a trainee.
Ability to produce high-quality CT scans using a variety of complex protocols.
Ability to hear and observe the surroundings of the department and demonstrate manual dexterity.
Ability to assist in lifting patients with physical problems.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiographs and associated processing.
Use technical skills and knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy to perform CT exams using appropriate imaging protocols, independently and efficiently.
Participate in workflow activities to help meet departmental goals and ensure efficient operations.
Assist schedulers, physicians, nurses, and other staff with scheduling, requisitions or pre-authorization, patient preparation instructions, and exam-related communications.
Provide accurate, safe, compassionate patient care; explain procedures, offer emotional support, and promote patient safety and service excellence.
Perform record-keeping and customer-service functions to ensure exam charges are billed correctly and feedback is communicated.
Select the correct patient from the worklist.
Participate in teaching, learning, and research activities to develop professional knowledge or help expand the knowledge of others.
Be receptive to teaching newly hired technologists.
Meet departmental patient-satisfaction goals and interact with patients and families in a friendly, courteous manner, identifying oneself and one's role.