CT TECH - FT, 40 hours - $40,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Yale New Haven Health•New Haven, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Diagnostic Radiology Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality CT images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, CT staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH CT locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.

Requirements

Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program.
One (1) to three (3) years of CT, experience with routine imaging techniques.
Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine CT imaging.
RT(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), required.
CT certification required or 20 years of CT experience.
Connecticut State License required.
Proficient in advanced CT imaging techniques, above average knowledge of cross section anatomy, computer/Pacs applications, and good organizational and communication / customer service skills.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers.

Nice To Haves

AS degree Preferred
BS degree preferred.
CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Uses technical skill and knowledge of cross-section anatomy to perform CT exams using appropriate imaging protocols, independently and efficiently.
Assists CSA, schedulers, PFAS staff, physicians, secretaries, nursing, etc with scheduling, obtaining requisitions or pre-authorization, patient preparation instructions, and other exam-related communications.
Thoroughly explains the procedure and ensures patient physical and emotional comfort as observed by supervisor/manager or noted by patient comments or surveys.
Relays pertinent information to radiologists or other technical staff to minimize errors due to lack of communication, especially during change of shift, as noted by supervisor.
Performs tube warm up and calibrations daily and when prompted as described in the department quality assurance program and documented by the CT scanner event log.
Is receptive to teaching CT technologists, student technologists, radiology residents and fellows, as observed by supervisor or input from staff or students.