PD Cat Scan Technician

RWJBarnabas Health•Elizabeth, NJ

53d•$54 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The Cat Scan Technician performs exams for inpatient, outpatient and ED patients accurately per established protocols, policy, and patient safety standards.

Requirements

Completion of an approved Radiology Technology program that meets the requirements set by the ARRT and the NJ State DEP
NJ State License in Radiography
Must be registered and certified in CT by ARRT or NMCB
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Five years of hospital experience as a staff technologist, with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners, power injectors, and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures
Position patients for CT scans using patient positioning devices and protective equipment as necessary
Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable
Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures
Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label
Transmit to Image Archival System
Dispense and or order oral contrast to patients for CT scans
Maintain accurate patient records
Provide orientation and training to new CT technologists
Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients and their families for CT scans
Provide education and training to student technologists
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow
Demonstrate proficiency in IV placement for contrast administration
Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in performance of all exam protocols
Assist radiologists in developing new protocols and CT imaging techniques that are unique to facility

Benefits

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

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