Travel CT Technologist
Edison, NJ
Navitas Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Retention Bonus

Job Summary:

The Cat Scan Technologist performs computer tomography procedures and related techniques, producing sectional and three-dimensional images for the interpretation and assists with interventional and therapeutic procedures.

Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):

-Performs complex CT procedures.

-Uses professional judgment when reviewing and obtaining patient's clinical history for procedures, ensuring information is documented and scanned into PACS.

-Prepares, screens and reviews the accuracy of the contrast questionnaire with patient and/or family member and scan into EPIC.

-Identifies and/or administers contrast media related to CT exams as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

-Reviews the patient prescription to verify appropriateness of exam and if incorrect, communicates with the Radiologist and Referring Physician to obtain additional clinical information or a new prescription.

-Responsible for calling physicians to clarify the prescription in accordance with the appropriate CT protocols.

-Responsible for verifying insurance authorized exam script and send exam modification forms to Finance for insurance re-verification.

-Responsible for obtaining outside studies (CD) then scheduling them in EPIC so the CD and reports are available in PACS in order to be compared by Radiologists.

-Responsible for providing exam copies to the patient and requesting physician and/or family member.

-Evaluates radiographs using PACS System to ensure that radiographs contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.

-Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others and health care providers to prepare protocols for scanning and patient safety.

-The collection of information is determined by the patient's needs or condition.

-Determines whether the patient h