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The CT Technologist at Backus Hospital performs diagnostic and therapeutic CT procedures according to established protocols to assist the referring physician in diagnosis and treatment. They utilize the assessment of patient age and diagnosis to produce technically accurate cross-sectional images to assist the radiologist in diagnosis and treatment. The role also involves participating in complex invasive CT examinations by assisting the Radiologist or Physician's Assistant using proper sterile technique and producing CT images.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic CT procedures according to established protocols.
- Select correct exposure factors, algorithms, and scan fields.
- Utilize the assessment of patient age and diagnosis to produce technically accurate cross-sectional images.
- Participate in complex invasive CT examinations.
- Assist the Radiologist or Physician's Assistant using proper sterile technique.
- Produce CT images.
Qualifications
Required
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- CT Advanced certification by ARRT required within 12 months of job entry date.
Preferred
- Graduate from an accredited Radiography program
About Hartford HealthCare
Hartford HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider in Connecticut with nearly 500 locations offering a wide range of medical services including behavioral health, rehabilitation, senior care, and specialized institutes like the Ayer Neuroscience Institute and Cancer Institute. They have a strong system of hospitals like Backus Hospital and Hartford Hospital, providing top-notch medical care supported by a dedicated team of health professionals and innovative solutions for better patient experience.
Full Job Description
Work where* every moment* matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special! For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. *JOB SUMMARY* The CT Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic CT procedures according to established protocols to assist the referring physician in diagnosis and treatment. Our CT Technologists perform computed tomography (CT) procedures by selecting correct exposure factors, algorithms and scan fields while utilizing the assessment of patient age and diagnosis to produce technically accurate cross sectional images to assist the radiologist in diagnosis and treatment. You will participate in complex invasive CT examinations by assisting the Radiologist or Physician's Assistant using proper sterile technique and producing CT images. _*Licensure / Certification / Registration:*_ * Licensed Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. * CT Advanced certification by ARRT required within 12 months of job entry date. Failure to meet this requirement will result in termination or transfer out of CT Technologist job. _*Education: *_ * Graduate from an accredited Radiography program 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. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is*your moment.* **Job:** **Radiology* **Organization:** **Backus Hospital* **Title:** *CT Technologist - Radiology (Per Diem)* **Location:** *Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309)* **Requisition ID:** *24161819*
