What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at Yale New Haven Health?
CT Technologist at Yale New Haven Health
The CT Technologist performs a range of technical duties using advanced imaging equipment to produce high-quality radiographic images for radiologist review. This role emphasizes patient care, accuracy, and service excellence, along with mentoring junior staff and participating in departmental workflow activities.
OverviewTo 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.Under the supervision of the Diagnostic Radiology Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality radiographic images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist.
Responsibilities- Performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex diagnostic imaging equipment. Efficiently follows routine protocols, demonstrates independent judgment and has minimal downtime.
- Actively participates in workflow activities in order to ensure the goals of the department are met and runs efficiently
- Assists schedulers, physicians, nursing and other appropriate staff with scheduling, obtaining requisitions or pre-authorization, patient preparation instructions, and other exam-related communications.
- Performs quality and compassionate patient care in order to ensure cooperation, safety and satisfaction.
- Selects the correct patient from the worklist.
- Consistently promotes service excellence and maintains accurate records.
- Participates in teaching, learning, and research opportunities to further professional knowledge and expertise.
- Maintains Career Ladder requirements to remain a Radiology Tech II.
Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program is required. ARRT certification, Connecticut state license, and CPR certification are also necessary. Three (3) years of recent radiography experience with at least one (1) year at Greenwich Hospital is preferred.
Proficient in advanced Radiography CR/Digital imaging techniques, computer/Pacs applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills are essential.
