Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
This Position Is Responsible For And Being Proficient In All Aspects Of CT Scanning And Patient Care. Performs A Variety Of Radiologic Procedures At A Technical Level; Assumes Responsibility For Designated Areas Or Procedures As Required. Frequent Contact With Acutely Ill Patients; Exposure To Interventional Procedures, Body Fluids, Radiation.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
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- Patient Education- Explanation Of Exam, Completion Of Intravenous Contrast Worksheet, Take Allergy History.
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- Room Preparation, Clean Linen, Loading And Arming Of Power Injector 3.
- Maintain Iv Start Proficiency Per Radiology Nurse Guidelines 4.
- Provide Physical Assistance To Patients On And Off Scanner Table 5.
- Facilitate Patient Flow Including Ability To Prioritize And Add-On Patients As Needed, I.E..- Inpatients, Emergency Room Patients, Urgent Outpatients From Doctors Offices 6.
- Technical Expertise For Acquiring Highest Quality Diagnostic Scans Including Ability To Adjust Technical Factors For Body Habits, Patient Age And Weight.
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- Consistently Produces Diagnostic Quality Radiographs By Using Proper Technical Factors And Patient Positioning.
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- Completes, In An Accurate And Timely Manner, All Paperwork And Patient Documentation (I.E.-Exam Charging, Patient Insurance, And Maintenance Of Day Log, Pacs And Teleradiology Solutions) 9.
- Accurately annotates ROIs, Measurements, Reconstructions, And Reformations.
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- Maintaining Good Communication Amongst Team Members And Other Departments To Maximize Excellent Patient Care.
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- Safely Operates All Equipment According To Manufacturer?S Specification And Under Safe Radiation Guidelines.
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- Follows All Procedures On Safe Patient Interactions And Body Mechanics.
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- Adheres To All Safety Procedures In The Handling Of Hazardous Materials And Blood Borne Pathogens 14.
- Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
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- Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
- Graduation from an ARRT approved program in radiologic technology.
- EXPERIENCE One (1) To Two (2) Years Experience In Ct Department Preferred.
- Previous Radiographic Experience Required.
- LICENSURE Must hold a current Connecticut State license in Radiographer.
- BLS Required.
- SPECIAL SKILLS Must be ARRT (R) and (CT) Registered with the exception of applicants in the cross-training program who would have 10 months after the completion of the cross-training program to obtain their advanced CT Registry.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 190490
