Healthcare Staffing On Demand is a shared staffing resource pool that serves Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN), serving Manchester, Vernon and surrounding towns and Waterbury HEALTH serving Waterbury and surrounding towns. Our organizations strive to serve the needs of the Greater Waterbury, CT and Manchester, CT communities by providing high-quality patient care in the local communities that we serve. We offer scheduling flexibility to meet your personal and professional needs, diversity in different work environments and patient populations and other benefits.

CT Technologist, Per Diem (Regional Position between Waterbury Hospital and Eastern Connecticut Health Network)

RATE OF PAY: $90.00/hour

• Additional compensation offered for a work commitment of 24-32 hours per week.

NOTE: All employees must be willing to rotate between Waterbury Hospital and Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Under the direct supervision of a Radiologist the CT Technologist performs exams at a technical level that does not require direct supervision over technical detail. This position requires advanced medical imaging knowledge, including skill in cross-sectional anatomy. A complete knowledge of all types of diagnostic CT exams and interventional procedures is required. Uses independent judgment, ingenuity and acquired knowledge to obtain quality diagnostic images. Assists with interventional procedures. Reports to Associate Director of Healthcare Staffing On Demand, LLC.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews patients, explains procedures and risks, prepares patient, and sets up for examination.
• Schedules tests, determines appropriate protocol through patient's history and conferring with patient's physician and/or radiologist. Integrates with HIS, RIS, and PACS systems for patient updates.
• Conducts appropriate procedure utilizing the predetermined protocol. Acquires images, reviews, and sends to PACS with final verification of images.
• Maintains accreditation status with ACR standards.
• Chooses appropriate computer functions for post-processing of images.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient care area and working environment.
• Responsible for patient's well-being before, during, and/or after scan.
• Proficient in the appropriate use of the power injector for the time delivery of contrast during the acquisition of images.
• Assists radiologist in specialized procedures such as tumor localization and guided biopsies.
• Assures that patient's clinical data coincides with and matches the type of exam that is being ordered. Follows up with Doctor's office when exam ordered is in question and does not seem reasonable given the patient's clinical record.
• Assures female patients of childbearing ages are screened for possibility of pregnancy.
• Demonstrates skill in IV insertion.
• Documents exams into radiology system to ensure proper billing.
• Processes CT exams utilizing the teleradiology system during off shift hours. Able to trouble shoot problems and contact correct help lines if necessary.
• Performs quality assurance in accordance with the American College of Radiology guidelines for CT.
• Transports patients when needed.
• Must be able to speak, read and write effectively using the English language.
• This position requires the incumbent work cooperatively with department staff by sharing in holiday hours.
• Follow the guidelines of ALARA.
• Responsible for adhering to all radiation protection standards and for donning all radiation protection apparel inclusive of wearing and changing of current monitoring devices.
• Performs other related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to hospital procedures.
• Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent; graduate of an ARRT approved Radiological Technology School program is required.
• Registration and certification with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists and licensure with the State of Connecticut are required.
• Must remain current with ARRT continuing education requirements and maintain an active ARRT certificate.
• Advanced certification from the ARRT in Computerized Tomography is expected from the incumbent within one year of hire.
• Must have a full knowledge of CT exams and interventional procedures. Technologist must be capable of performing exams independently.
• Must have a complete working knowledge in the principals of physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique and radiation protection as it relates to CT practice.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

• Employees are required to successfully complete mandatory education/training as assigned.
• It is the employee’s responsibility to complete and return all continuing education documents, i.e. certificates/forms by the posted due date to document knowledge of recent changes.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 24 hours per month, this includes (1) weekend shift equaling 8 hours or more.
• A maximum of 130 hours per month will be permitted.
• All employees must be willing to rotate between Waterbury Hospital and Manchester Memorial Hospital.
• The Central Scheduling Office will notify employee via the provided phone number if there is a need to change the assigned facility prior to the start of the shift. Employee will be notified of any change 2 hours prior to the start of the shift.
• Employees are required to work (1) holiday under Group A; and (1) date under Group B, per year, to meet the holiday commitment.