Weekend Cat Scan Technologist - Warren Campus - On the Job Cross Training Available for Certified ARRT Technologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Phillipsburg, NJ

21h•$51•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The St. Luke's Warren Campus is looking for a CT Technologist to join our dynamic imaging team on weekends! The hours for this position are 7am-7pm Saturday/Sunday, with the ability to pick up a 3rd day if the candidate is interested on Mondays from 8:30am-9pm. This position comes with a competitive pay and benefits package, not to mention a great supportive imaging team. The Weekend Cat Scan Technologist performs various CT scans and assists Radiologist during performance of invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes.

Requirements

PA CANDIDATE: Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or AART registered. Advanced registry in CT required. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
NJ CANDIDATE: Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology is required
A.A.S. Degree in Radiologic Technology preferred
1 year of experience is required, two years or more of experience as a CT Technologist in a hospital setting preferred.
Current BLS certification.
Current state license (NJDEP) and appropriate registry (ARRT) is required.
One-year staff technologist experience.
Advanced CT registry required.
Current CPR certification required.
History of computer usage experience required.

Nice To Haves

Two years or more of experience as a CT Technologist in a hospital setting preferred.
Recent CT Scan experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of invasive procedures and performs CT scan examinations as directed by the Radiologist.
Communicates clinical observations during CT Scan examinations to Radiologist.
Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to Radiologist.
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
Injects contrast for CT Scans in accordance with department policy.
Patient CT questionnaire is completed for each patient and reviewed prior to start of exam.
Performs 3-D imaging functions.
Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination.
Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS.
Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
Responsible for the success of the department to achieve hospital designated Press Ganey score.
Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card.
Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations.
Assists in gathering and recording data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program.
Schedules patients for CT Scans and assists with secretarial duties and pulling film files.
Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and appearance of CT Scan Room in accordance to department budget.
Responsible for teaching radiology students rotating through CT Scan.
Notifies RN of any patient problems or reactions.
Event report forms are completed according to hospital guidelines.
Patient Safety Hotline is notified in a timely manner.

Benefits

St. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities.
Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.

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