CT Technologist
Edison, NJ
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The CT Technologist position in the CT Specialty is located in an environment requiring advanced imaging procedures. The role involves performing complex computed tomography (CT) procedures, ensuring high-quality image acquisition and patient safety, and collaborating effectively with the healthcare team to support diagnostic and interventional services.

Job Details

• Schedule: Evenings shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with holidays required. No on-call responsibilities.
• Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program, high school diploma or equivalent, NJ Department of Environmental Protection Diagnostic Radiography License, ARRT Certified Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))) license, at least 2 years of CT experience (preferred 5 years), experience with GE equipment, Epic electronic medical record (EMR), and Fuji Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and understanding of CT hardware and software, maintaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs), achieving ARRT (CT) certification within twelve months of hire, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three months of hire.
• Essential Job Functions: Perform complex CT procedures, review and document patient clinical history, prepare and review contrast questionnaires, identify and administer contrast media, verify exam appropriateness, communicate with physicians regarding prescriptions, review outside studies, ensure correct radiograph identification, gather relevant patient information, prepare patients for scanningincluding shielding and immobilization, determine suitable contrast types and doses, provide patient instructions, perform venipuncture and IV maintenance, monitor patient reactions, adhere to shift and on-call schedules, lift and move patients safely, and adapt care to patient needs across diverse populations.
• Skills: Proficiency in anatomy, radiological positioning, CT software and hardware, PACS system, ability to work efficiently in a busy emergency department, and willingness to perform dual modality imaging (X-ray and CT).
• Preferred Qualifications: Six months of CT experience and familiarity with Epic and hospital information systems (HIS/RIS).

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits