Travel CT Technologist
Newton, NJ
Med Ninjas
4x10 hrs, Nights

Job Summary (CT Technologist)

- Demonstrate professionalism and service excellence in all aspects of CT imaging.
- Prepare and maintain medical, surgical, and radiological supplies according to protocols.
- Maintain sterile field and instruments during procedures.
- Accurately prepare and manage requisitions.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families before, during, and after procedures to address concerns and maintain privacy and dignity.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations and patient privacy requirements.
- Verify patient identification following AHS policy.
- Monitor patient condition before and after contrast injections; report changes to nursing staff and radiologist.
- Ensure availability of medical records, previous reports, labs, and patient history.
- Initiate emergency response in case of procedural complications.
- Maintain adequate linen, contrast media, and biopsy/drainage supplies in scanning rooms.
- Follow room assignment protocols and assist in storeroom and inventory maintenance.
- Participate in daily inventory, stocking, and routine cleaning of CT equipment and rooms.
- Notify Lead of expired or soon-to-expire equipment or medications.
- Triage procedures and coordinate workflow for scheduled, emergency, and unscheduled cases.
- Assign staff and ensure efficient workflow, maintaining patient safety.
- Communicate with other departments regarding patient status and coordinate patient transport.
- Screen patients for contrast tolerance, allergies, and medication incompatibilities.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work area.
- Notify Coordinator or Lead of equipment malfunctions and unusual conditions.
- Adhere to QA/QC requirements and venipuncture/power injector protocols.
- Acquire, process, and send images for emergency cases promptly; notify radiologist of urgent findings.
- Ensure all staff report unusual findings to the radiologist for optimal patient care.

Required Education and Certifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Radiographer Technical Training Program.
- ARRT RT(R) and ARRT RT(CT) certifications.
- NJDEP – New Jersey State X-Ray License.
- BLS Certification (preferably AHA).
- CT registration and CPR mandatory.

Schedule:
- 4x10 hour shifts: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 8pm–6am.

Preferred Experience:
- Experience with GE CT scanners is a plus.