CT Technologist (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ

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About The Position

The CT Technologist performs computed tomography procedures and related techniques, producing sectional and three-dimensional images for interpretation, and assists with interventional and therapeutic procedures. The role includes preparing patients, reviewing medical information, performing scans and contrast administration according to departmental protocols, monitoring patients, reviewing and archiving images, documenting care, maintaining equipment quality, and providing technical assistance to students, employees, and medical residents. The position also includes scheduled shifts, holidays and weekends, overtime as needed, and on-call assignments according to department policy.

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, potentially including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• ARRT certification in CT (ARRT, CT) within 9 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 produce diagnostic images.
• Evaluate radiographs for proper identification and diagnostic value.
• Gather relevant information from medical records, health care proxies, and providers to prepare scanning protocols and promote patient safety.
• Determine whether patients are appropriately prepared and prepare them for scanning, including use of shielding and immobilization devices.
• Assist providers with CT-guided interventional procedures as required.
• Perform CT examinations and administer contrast according to established departmental protocols.
• Explain procedures to patients at an appropriate level, and address and document questions and concerns when appropriate.
• Perform venipuncture, IV patency, and maintenance procedures according to established guidelines.
• Monitor patients' physical condition during procedures.
• Review images to determine whether additional scans may 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 in accordance with established protocols to better visualize pathology.
• Review diagnostic or therapeutic data for completeness and accuracy.
• Document diagnostic, treatment, and patient data in the appropriate record.
• Archive images to data storage devices according to established guidelines.
• Assess equipment performance according to established guidelines.
• Perform daily clerical duties using EPIC, PACS, Teletracking, patient scheduling, and other hospital computer systems.
• Greet patients using AIDET standards.
• Administer emergency care, including CPR if necessary.
• Work scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends; work overtime as needed for continual quality patient care; and take on-call assignments as required by department policy.
• Adhere to Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality policies.
• Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to patients' age, culture, language, hearing, visual, developmental, educational, and literacy needs, including communication with parents or primary caregivers as appropriate.
• Adhere to Medical Center organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Perform modality-specific daily and monthly quality assurance.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Lift at least 25 pounds, push and pull at least 50 pounds, and stand at least 6 hours per day.

Benefits

• Eligible for up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying full-time Day or Evening shift positions that accept a job offer.
• Health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED