Cat Scan Technologist Part-Time Overnights

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Cat Scan Technologist will perform various CT Scans and assists Radiologist during performance of invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes. This is a part-time position with overnight shifts on Mondays and Fridays from 7 PM to 7 AM.

Requirements

PA CANDIDATE: Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or AART registered.
NJ CANDIDATE: Graduate of an ARRT recognized School of Radiologic Technology is required.
Current state license (NJDEP) and appropriate registry (ARRT) is required.
Current BLS certification within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Advanced registry in CT required within 1 year of hire date (PA CANDIDATE).
A.A.S. Degree in Radiologic Technology preferred (NJ CANDIDATE).
1 year of experience is required (NJ CANDIDATE).
Two years or more of experience as a CT Technologist in a hospital setting preferred (NJ CANDIDATE).
Recent CT Scan experience preferred.
Advanced CT registry required within one year of hire.

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.
Completes and reviews Patient CT questionnaire for each patient prior to the start of the 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.
Verifies 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.
Ensures every patient receives patient education.
Ensures annual peer review of images meets department standards.