CT Technologist - Nuvance

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.

Summary:

Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to produce diagnostic CT images of designated anatomic areas as prescribed by established scan protocols, while providing the appropriate care to the age of the patient served by the department of radiology.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates timely throughput for CT patients, by prioritizing exams based on priority level. Escalates hurdles to timely completion to Lead CT Technologist or Manager.
Properly identifies patient using two patient identifiers, checks the imaging order for complete information, proper exam and/or procedure and schedules/prioritizes as needed, and assesses risk of pregnancy prior to commencing with exam or procedure.
Explains the procedure to the patient with professionalism and compassion.
Performs IV cannulation, as prescribed by Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), using aseptic technique as per NYS DOH Scope of Practice. Performs iStat testing in accordance with the established policies.
Positions patient ensuring patient comfort and modesty. Selects proper imaging protocol reflective of imaging order, maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and adjusts exposure techniques to obtain optimal CT images.
Operates power injectors in preparation for and administration of contrast media under the direct supervision of the supervising physician in accordance with department policy and regulatory standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of and practices radiation safety.
Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of post processing workstations. Performs critique of exam for completeness and correct labeling. Is responsible for accurate and timely exam verification within the hospital’s RIS system and archival of completed studies to the PACS system.
Follows infection control and safety guidelines, cleans and disinfects scanner and exam rooms. Properly stocks assigned room prior to the start and end of shift.
Protocols exams for the next day to ensure that the examinations were scheduled properly, flag any contraindications and requests revised orders as necessary.
Coordinates all aspects of care for the CT patient to include, but not limited to: coordination, and participation as necessary, of patient transportation to the appropriate areas, communicates pertinent patient information with nursing units, exercises ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties, maintains strict patient confidentiality, monitors patient’s comfort while in the CT department.
Notifies Lead CT Technologist or Manager when equipment malfunctions and places appropriate BioMed ticket.
Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance and consistently documents such in the hospital’s scheduling / payroll system.
Performs other duties as required.
Other information:

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:

American College of Radiology (ARRT) CT Certification
Valid New York State (NYS) Radiological License with Injection
Basic Life support (BLS) Certification
Location: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours: 0.01

FTE: 0.010000

Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8

Work Shift: Varied, as needed including holidays

Org Unit: 1369

Department: CT Scan

Exempt: No

Grade: U10

Salary Range:

$43.57 - $55.76 Hourly

EOE, including disability/vets.

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