What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Catheterization Technologist position at Yale New Haven Health?
Job Summary
The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist is responsible for performing advanced radiologic procedures and ensuring high-quality diagnostic imaging while providing compassionate patient care. This role involves patient education, technical expertise in CT scanning, and maintaining effective communication within the healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities- Patient Education: Explanation of Exam, Completion of Intravenous Contrast Worksheet, Take Allergy History.
- Room Preparation, Clean Linen, Loading and Arming of Power Injector.
- Maintain IV Start Proficiency per Radiology Nurse Guidelines.
- Provide Physical Assistance to Patients on and off Scanner Table.
- Facilitate Patient Flow, including ability to prioritize and add-on patients as needed.
- Technical Expertise for Acquiring Highest Quality Diagnostic Scans.
- Consistently Produces Diagnostic Quality Radiographs.
- Completes all paperwork and patient documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Accurately film patient exams.
- Maintaining Good Communication amongst Team Members and other Departments.
- Safely operates all equipment according to manufacturer's specification.
Education: High school graduate or G.E.D., ARRT approved program in radiologic technology.
Experience: One (1) to two (2) years experience in CT department preferred.
Licenses: Current Connecticut State license in Radiographer, BLS required.
Certifications: Arrt Registered, Computed Tomography (CT) certified.
