Multi Modality CT Technologist (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multi Modality CT Technologist is a radiology technologist trained, qualified, and competent in at least two imaging disciplines. The technologist is expected to work in any qualified area according to departmental operational needs. Eligible full-time positions on the day or evening shift may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 when the modality crossover is exclusively within CT, Mammography, MRI, or Nuclear Medicine.

The role performs complex CT procedures and supports safe, effective patient care throughout imaging and related interventions. Duties include preparing patients and scan protocols, performing CT examinations and administering contrast in accordance with established protocols, assisting with CT-guided interventions, monitoring patients, reviewing and reconstructing images, maintaining accurate records, and following quality assurance, infection control, and safety standards. The position also involves patient communication, equipment assessment, daily clerical and computer-system work, and providing technical assistance to students, employees, and medical residents. Scheduled shifts include holidays and weekends; overtime and on-call assignments may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent program.
• Completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• New Jersey state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.).
• ARRT registration in one or more of the following modalities: MRI (or ARMRIT), CT, X-ray, interventional radiology, or Mammography.
• New Jersey state license and certification in Nuclear Medicine only if Nuclear Medicine is the secondary modality.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex CT procedures and CT examinations, administering contrast according to established departmental protocols.
• Evaluate radiographs for proper identification and diagnostic value.
• Gather relevant information from medical records, health care proxies, and health care providers to prepare scan protocols and support 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.
• Explain procedures to patients at an appropriate level, address questions and concerns, and document them 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 would improve diagnostic value, and perform retrospective reconstruction on raw data.
• Revise scanning parameters to better visualize pathology in accordance with established protocols.
• 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.
• Review diagnostic or therapeutic data for completeness and accuracy, and 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, 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; provide overtime as needed and fulfill on-call assignments as required by department policy.
• Follow employee identification, standards-of-behavior, attendance, and punctuality policies.
• Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to individual needs, including age, culture, language, hearing or visual impairment, developmental level, education, and literacy.
• Perform modality-specific daily and monthly quality assurance.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned and adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lift at least 25 pounds, push and pull at least 50 pounds, and stand for at least six hours per day.

Benefits

• Eligible positions may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, subject to the stated shift and modality-crossover conditions.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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