What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at Yale New Haven Health?
CT Technologist at Yale New Haven Health
As a CT Technologist, you play a vital role in patient imaging, operating CAT Scan equipment, and ensuring quality image production. You are responsible for patient care by explaining procedures, administering I.V. contrast, and maintaining safety protocols. Your role includes scheduling patient examinations, maintaining equipment, and contributing to quality management efforts.
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.Responsibilities
- Perform warm-up calibration procedures necessary to ready the scanners for patient imaging.
- Set up and operate the CAT Scan equipment to ensure accuracy and picture quality.
- Select and operate equipment as directed for patient exam.
- Obtain pertinent clinical information from patients and charts, explains procedure and encourages cooperation through quality patient care.
- Consult with radiologist in charge for required exam and set up prior to patient imaging.
- Schedule and coordinate all patient scheduling, preparation and arranges for patient transport.
- Responsible for keeping work area clean and well stocked and maintaining equipment.
- Maintain pertinent section logs and performs clerical duties as needed.
- Administer I.V. contrast.
- Demonstrate basic leadership skills and professional growth.
- Plan and/or implement care for assigned patients.
- Type all applicable information into the computer system.
- Contribute to an effective quality management and quality control program for assigned area that is consistent with overall departmental/hospital quality management plan.
- Chaperone patients when necessary.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of three years experience as R.T. (R) Proven Cat Scan experience preferred. Registered R.T. (R) Licensed in the State of Connecticut.
Additional InformationHOURS: Full time; Overnights, Sunday-Thursday
