CT Scan Technologist

Description

Summary:

Performs high quality dignostic and accurate CT scans of patients while maintaining patient safety.

Responsibilities:

1. Introduces and greets patient.
2. Responsible for the care and safety of patients.

3. Instructs and prepares patient for CT exam.

4. Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions, and shields patient accordingly.

5. Produce high quality CT Scans.

 
6. Assists with training students and ancillary personnel.

7. Interacts professionally with patients and family.

8. Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.

9. Attends annual hospital review (compliance) and departmental in-services meetings as scheduled.

10. Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.

11. May lead, coach, and mentor staff members.

12.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.
 
14. May take call as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Other Information:

Required: Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Minimum Experience: minimum one year CT Scan experience.

BLS, CT State RT License or New Graduates under CT Temporary Practice Provisions, Valid ARRT, Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license. Maintains current knowledge of professional discipline & educational methodologies through continuing professional development. Experience with patient care in a radiology setting.

* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
* Radiographer
*New Graduates under CT Temporary Practice Provisions

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:ARRT,RAD

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 187

Department: CT Scan

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly