Technologist CT TechnologistManchester Memorial Hospital • New Britain, Connecticut, United States

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Technologist CT Technologist

Manchester Memorial Hospital

New Britain, Connecticut, United States

New Britain, Connecticut, United States

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Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a CT Technologist. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. 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. Uses independent judgment, ingenuity and acquired knowledge to obtain quality diagnostic images. 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. • Advanced certification from the ARRT in Computerized Tomography is expected from the incumbent within one year of hire. • Must have complete working knowledge in the principals of physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique and radiation protection as it relates to CT practice. • 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 taking rotational call and holiday hours. 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. Assist Radiologist in interventional procedures. Coordinates patient’s medical needs with the Radiology Nurse. Assures female patients of child bearing ages are screened for possibility of pregnancy. We take great care of careers With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. Documents exams into radiology system to ensure proper billing. Independently runs one’s own schedule and properly documents patient flow while remaining sensitive to patients care and other co-workers needs and desires. Remains flexible in patient flow in order to accommodate daily emergency calls and requests for inpatient procedures. Assists in obtaining transportation for patients when procedures are scheduled by internal Hospitalists, Physicians, etc. Processes CT exams utilizing the teleradiology system during off shift hours. Able to trouble shoot problems and contact correct help lines if necessary. Accurately completes computer (Meditech) patient procedure documentation. Assures the accuracy of documentation understanding that all items will be charged to the patient’s hospital bill. Submits correctly documented and labeled exam to the Radiologist and is available for review and discussion. Performs quality assurance in accordance with the American College of Radiology guidelines for CT. Reviews post instructions to patient (example: hydration, when physician will receive results) Demonstrates ability to trouble shoot any electronic equipment such as scanner, workstations, and printers. Works cooperatively and exhibits Core Values at all time in order to accomplish all tasks as a member of the Medical Imaging Team. We take great care of careers With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

New Britain, Connecticut, United States

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