CT Technologist - Full Time
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 involves preparing patients, performing CT examinations and administering contrast under established protocols, monitoring patients, reviewing and archiving images, documenting care, and maintaining equipment and quality assurance standards. The position also includes patient communication, technical support for learners and colleagues, clerical duties using hospital systems, and emergency response as needed. Scheduled shifts include holidays and weekends; overtime and on-call assignments may be required. Eligible full-time Day or Evening shift CT Technologist positions may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, and/or equivalent GED program.
- Completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including potentially Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT, CT) certification 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 health care providers to prepare scanning protocols and support patient safety.
- Determine whether patients have been appropriately prepared for procedures 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 in understandable terms and address and document patient questions and concerns when appropriate.
- Perform venipuncture, assess IV patency, and maintain IVs according to established guidelines.
- Monitor patients' physical condition during procedures.
- Review images and determine whether additional scans may improve diagnostic value; perform retrospective reconstruction on raw data.
- Provide technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents.
- Adhere to 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 and perform modality-specific daily and monthly quality assurance.
- Perform clerical duties using EPIC, PACS, Teletracking, patient scheduling, and other computer systems.
- Greet patients using AIDET standards.
- Administer emergency care, including CPR, if necessary.
- Work scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends; provide overtime as needed for continual quality patient care and fulfill on-call assignments as required by department policy.
- Follow employee identification, standards of behavior, attendance, punctuality, and organizational competency requirements.
- Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to patients' age, culture, language, hearing or visual needs, and developmental, educational, or literacy 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for eligible full-time CT Technologist positions on the Day or Evening shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
