CAT Scan Technologist - PD - Varied Shift - CT RMC

Capital Health (US)

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of computerized tomography imaging principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of venipuncture techniques and practices for the administration of intravenous contrast media. Performs excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome. Demonstrates protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines pertaining to radiation safety. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Maintains radiation exposure reading within ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) limits. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring, as demonstrated by observation by peers, supervisor, manager, or director. Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate protective actions and infection control procedures. Identifies correctly patients and files ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies. Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation. Ensures daily quality control and assurance to CAT Scan Equipment. Reports any accidents, complaints, or equipment malfunctions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
New Jersey Radiology Technologist License.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
Certification in computed tomography required and must obtain CAT Scan certification within one year of hire.
Basic computer skills.
Effective verbal communication skills.
Capability to perform on-call, holiday, and weekend work when required.
Must be trained and experienced in operating CT equipment.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
Diagnostic Radiography License

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of computerized tomography imaging principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of venipuncture techniques and practices for the administration of intravenous contrast media.
Performs excellent patient care.
Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
Demonstrates protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines pertaining to radiation safety.
Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
Maintains radiation exposure reading within ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) limits.
Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring, as demonstrated by observation by peers, supervisor, manager, or director.
Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate protective actions and infection control procedures.
Identifies correctly patients and files ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies.
Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.
Ensures daily quality control and assurance to CAT Scan Equipment.
Reports any accidents, complaints, or equipment malfunctions.