Ct scan technologist job description

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation's Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work
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Responsible for performing a complete range of CT exams. When necessary, acts as lead and assists in the training and mentoring of other staff members

Required Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Problem solving skills
Requires the ability to read, write and speak English effectively.


Required Experience

At least two years of CT experience in an acute care hospital, including critical care
Current California CRT & Fluoro Certification
Current ARRT
ARRT-CT certification within 6 months of employment or elevation to CT status
BLS
LA City fire card within 6 months of employment
Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or completion of AMA approved hospital-based program.



Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider - one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort - you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

Performs CT Scanning procedures. Consults with Radiologist and referring physician on the types of scans performed on each individual. Responsible for the designated areas or procedures as required for CT Scanning as well as the general care and safety of patients while in the department.

1. Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.

2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.

3. Performs all functions and operations of the CT Scanner as well as the necessary quality control on equipment. Responds to equipment failure.

4. Selects the correct Radiologist scanning exam protocols to produce exams consistent with diagnosis, symptoms and patient history.

5. Produces images of high technical quality while keeping radiation doses as low as possible and causing little or no discomfort to the patient. Handles quality assurance of all images for correct imaging windows.
6. Assists Radiologists with invasive procedures.

7. Performs CT Angiography of all vessels and exhibits competency utilizing the workstation for all advanced reconstructions.

8. Supplies and handles medical emergency situations including reactions to contrast media.

9. Communicates skillfully and tactfully in all situations. Informs patients concerning delays and in the explanation of the exams in lay terminology. Completes histories for the Radiologist, and communicate to referring Physicians concerning the exams.

10. Demonstrates master of IV sites and Creatinine using appropriate analyzer. 11. Maintains stock levels and keeps a clean and orderly work environment.

12. Uses picture archiving and communication system, nightshift functions, and follows up on all exams to ensure completion in a timely manner, including reports.

13. Identifies appropriate opportunities for innovation, is conscientious with detail with tasks and balances the demands of multiple assignments. Understands priorities and is able to adjust to the volume of work on each shift. 14. Offers assistance to co-workers and others.

15. Performs other duties consistent with the purpose of the job as directed.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Job Schedule:
Part Time

Standard Hours:
24

Job Shift:
Shift 2

Shift Details:
4p-12a EO Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 4p-12a EO Thurs, Fri On call and Holiday rotation Eligible for sign-on up to 5k!

Willing to train registered RT (R) in CT, would need to obtain CT certification within 12 months of start date.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Duties

• Performs CT scans according to section protocols, patient history and clinical information. Provides patient care and assists physicians with special CT procedures.
• Operates equipment and performs diagnostic and therapeutic CT procedures on patients according to established protocols to assist the physician in diagnosis and treatment. Reports to Unit Leader.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required. Graduated from an AMA accredited Radiography program.
• ARRT credentialed Radiology Technologist required.
• Connecticut state Radiographer license required.
• CT Advanced certification by ARRT required.
• Maintain continuing education unit.
• Knowledge of cross-section anatomy preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.
  

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment .