CT Technologist - Radiology

CT Technologist - Radiology

Description

Job Schedule: Part Time
Standard Hours: 24
Job Shift: Shift 3
Shift Details: 12 hour weekend shifts
7:30p-7:30 Saturday x-ray and CT
7:30p-7:30a Sunday X-ray and CT

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

JOB SUMMARY
The CT Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic CT procedures according to established protocols to assist the referring physician in diagnosis and treatment. Performs computed tomography (CT) procedures by selecting correct exposure factors, algorithms and scan fields while utilizing the assessment of patient age and diagnosis to produce technically accurate cross sectional images to assist the radiologist in diagnosis and treatment. Participates in complex invasive CT examinations by assisting the Radiologist or Physician's Assistant using proper sterile technique and producing CT images.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited Radiography program. Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred

Experience: Previous CT Technologist with venipuncture experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Connecticut state Radiographer license required. CT Advanced certification by ARRT required within 12 months of job entry date. Failure to meet this requirement will result in termination or transfer out of CT Technologist job.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

Experience with PACS and digital Technology.

Knowledge of cross-section anatomy preferred.

Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information.

Basic computer skills

Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians and managers.

Ability to multitask and prioritize.

Ability to handle different patient population including difficult patients.

Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

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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.