CT Technologist (Part-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

6d•$47

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs computed tomography procedures and related techniques to produce sectional and three-dimensional images for interpretation, and assists with interventional and therapeutic procedures. The role includes preparing patients and protocols, performing scans and administering contrast, monitoring patients, supporting CT-guided interventions, and ensuring image quality and accurate documentation. The technologist also maintains equipment and performs quality assurance, supports students and other staff, and provides patient-centered care tailored to individual needs.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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 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 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 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 to patients in understandable terms and address and document questions and concerns when appropriate.
Perform venipuncture, check IV patency, and maintain IVs 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 according to established protocols to better visualize pathology.
Review diagnostic or therapeutic data for completeness and accuracy; document data in appropriate records and archive images according to guidelines.
Assess equipment performance against established guidelines and perform modality-specific daily and monthly quality assurance.
Perform clerical and computer-system duties, including use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking, patient scheduling, and other hospital systems.
Greet patients using AIDET standards and administer emergency care, including CPR, if necessary.
Work scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends; take overtime and on-call assignments as needed.
Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to patient-specific needs, including age, culture, language, hearing, vision, developmental level, education, and literacy.
Adhere to employee identification, standards of behavior, attendance, punctuality, and organizational competencies.
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.