CT Technologist
Morristown, NJ
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
This position is for a CT Technologist in a healthcare facility. The role involves performing computed tomography (CT) procedures with a focus on professionalism, service excellence, and patient safety. The technologist will be responsible for preparing supplies, verifying patient information, and adhering to all protocols and regulations, including HIPAA and HIPAA privacy standards. The position requires working overnight shifts with scheduled hours.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., with overnight call included; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: HS diploma or GED, completion of a radiography technical training program from a school of radiography or college-based radiography program, ARRT radiologic technologist (RT) certification, ARRT CT (Computed Tomography) certification, NJDEP New Jersey State X-Ray License, and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Responsibilities:
  • Obtain necessary medical, surgical, and radiological supplies in accordance with established protocols.
  • Maintain sterility of the field and instruments.
  • Correctly prepare requisitions and communicate effectively with patients to alleviate anxiety while maintaining privacy and dignity.
  • Verify patient identification according to facility policy.
  • Monitor patient condition before and after contrast injections, reporting any sudden changes to nursing staff and radiologists.
  • Ensure availability of medical records, previous reports, labs, and patient history.
  • Initiate emergency response if needed.
  • Maintain adequate supplies, perform routine cleaning, and inventory supplies in the CT area.
  • Participate in daily inventory, notify supervisors of expired equipment or medications, and maintain QA/QC standards for daily, monthly, and ACR specifications.
  • Assist in routine procedures, assess patient tolerance for contrast, screen for allergies or medication incompatibilities, and ensure timely transport and communication of procedures.
  • Respond promptly to emergent and unscheduled procedures, assist in maintaining workflow, and communicate effectively across departments.
  • Notify radiologists of any unusual findings during procedures to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Follow all protocols for patient safety, equipment operation, and cleanliness.

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