Job Title: CT Scan Technologist CWR
Location: Bricktown, NJ 08724
Hours Per Week: 40
Hours Per Day: 10
Days Per Week: 4
Schedule Notes:
13-week assignment. Mostly 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM shifts, with some 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM shifts (4x10s). Every other weekend required. Thanksgiving holiday required (1:00 PM - 11:30 PM). No on-call, no float. This is for the Imaging Department (inpatient, outpatient, and ER).
Job Summary:
The CT Scan Technologist performs complex computer tomography (CT) procedures, producing sectional and three-dimensional images for interpretation, and assists with interventional and therapeutic procedures. The technologist ensures patient safety, prepares and operates CT equipment, and maintains high standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform complex CT procedures in accordance with protocols and patient needs.
Use professional judgment to review and document patients' clinical histories.
Prepare, screen, and review contrast media questionnaire and scan documents into EPIC.
Administer contrast media as prescribed by licensed practitioners.
Verify patient prescriptions and collaborate with radiologists and physicians for additional information or new prescriptions if needed.
Schedule and verify insurance for exams, ensuring accurate documentation.
Obtain outside studies (CDs) and ensure they are compared by radiologists.
Provide exam copies to patients, physicians, and family members.
Evaluate radiographs in the PACS system, ensuring proper identification and diagnostic value.
Gather information from the medical record, significant others, and healthcare providers to prepare protocols for patient safety.
Prepare patients for scanning, including shielding and immobilization devices.
Determine the appropriate type and dose of contrast and provide clear instructions to patients.
Perform venipuncture, IV patency, and maintenance procedures.
Monitor patients' physical condition for any adverse reactions.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
Skills & Experience:
Required:
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiological positioning of the human body.
Familiarity with the mechanical attributes of CT software and hardware.
Thorough knowledge of PACS systems.
Ability to maintain CEU credits.
ARRT (CT) certification required within 12 months of hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within three months of hire.
Preferred:
Six months of CT experience preferred.
Knowledge of EPIC and HIS/RIS systems.
Education:
Required:
Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certifications & Licenses:
Required:
NJ DEP Diagnostic Radiography License.
ARRT Certified R.T.(R) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Preferred: ARRT Certified R.T.(CT) license preferred.
Languages: English (Speak, Read, Write)