CT Technologist - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health•Neptune Township, NJ

13d•$44

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs computed tomography procedures and related techniques, producing sectional and three-dimensional images for interpretation and assisting with interventional and therapeutic procedures. The role involves preparing patients and scan protocols, performing CT examinations and administering contrast, monitoring patients, evaluating images, documenting and archiving records, and maintaining equipment and quality assurance standards. The technologist also provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents, and delivers patient care tailored to individual needs.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent program.
Completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, which may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
ARRT CT certification within nine months of entering the position.
New Jersey state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.).
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering the position.

Responsibilities

Perform complex CT procedures and related examinations.
Evaluate radiographs for correct patient identification and diagnostic value.
Gather relevant information from medical records, health care proxies, and providers to prepare scanning protocols and support patient safety.
Determine whether patients are appropriately prepared for procedures and prepare them for scanning, including shielding and use of immobilization devices.
Assist providers with CT-guided interventional procedures as required.
Perform CT examinations and administer contrast according to departmental protocols.
Explain procedures and provide instructions at a level patients can understand; address and document questions and concerns when appropriate.
Perform venipuncture and IV patency and maintenance procedures according to established guidelines.
Monitor patients' physical condition during procedures.
Review images to determine whether additional scans could improve diagnostic value and perform retrospective reconstruction on raw data.
Provide technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents.
Follow Image Gently and Image Wisely principles, infection-control guidelines, and sterile techniques.
Revise scanning parameters to better visualize pathology in accordance with established protocols.
Review diagnostic or therapeutic data for completeness and accuracy; document diagnostic, treatment, and patient data in appropriate records.
Archive images to data storage devices according to established guidelines.
Assess equipment performance against established guidelines and perform modality-specific daily and monthly quality assurance.
Perform clerical duties using EPIC, PACS, TeleTracking, scheduling, and other hospital computer systems.
Greet patients upon arrival using AIDET standards.
Administer emergency care, including CPR, if necessary.
Work scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends; work overtime as needed and fulfill on-call assignments as required by department policy.
Adhere to employee identification, standards of behavior, attendance, punctuality, and organizational competency requirements.
Identify patient population needs and modify and deliver care appropriate to age, culture, language, hearing or visual impairment, and developmental, educational, or literacy level; communicate with patients and caregivers at an appropriate level.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Lift at least 25 pounds, push and pull at least 50 pounds, and stand at least six hours per day.