What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cat Scan Tech Trainee - Part Time Nights, 24 hours (10PM-7:30AM every Thursday and Friday with every other weekend) position at Yale New Haven Health?
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.
Performs imaging procedures under the direction of a radiologist using appropriate professional and technical skills to produce quality images for medical diagnosis or treatment. May assist the technologist but does not actual scan patients except under direct supervision.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Operates C.T. scanners plus any additional related medical equipment necessary to produce quality CT images for diagnosis or treatment safely and efficiently.
- 1.1 Uses technical skill to operate C.T. equipment and software, independently and efficiently without need for repeat studies due to technologist error, with no more than four variances per review period as observed by supervisor or radiologist.
- 2. Performs quality and compassionate patient care in order to ensure patient cooperation, safety and satisfaction.
- 2.1 Identifies patient accurately and consistently uses connect point scripts according to departmental policy as observed by supervisor or other Hospital staff.
- 3. Performs various record keeping, communication and QA functions in order to ensure goals of the section are met and operation runs efficiently.
- 3.1 Relays pertinent info. to the radiologists or RTR to minimize errors due to lack of communication, especially during change of shift, (no more than 4 complaints /quarter), of communication not passed on.
- 4. Participates in various teaching, learning, and research opportunities in order to further professional knowledge and expertise to assist in expanding the knowledge of others.
- 4.1 Is receptive to teaching C.T. technologist, student technologists, radiology residents and fellows, as observed by the supervisor, and from input provided from these students.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
ARRT Certified and licensed by the state of Connecticut as a radiologic technologist. (Courses in cross-section anatomy preferred.) Must pursue advanced A.R.R.T. certification in computed tomography. AS degree Preferred, BS degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one (1) year full-time experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred or completion of advanced modality clinical training and demonstrating basic exams competency. Must demonstrate competency performing routine exams within six (6) months of commencement of training program.
LICENSURE
R.T.R and Connecticut License required
SPECIAL SKILLS
Familiar with general PC applications and basic cross section anatomy. Must have demonstrated exceptional ability with radiographic imaging, customer service, and teamwork.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. to assist with patient transfers.
YNHHS Requisition ID
153418