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

Job Summary

CT Technologist, CT. The CT technologist performs computed tomography procedures while providing professional, respectful, and patient-centered care. Responsibilities include maintaining procedural safety and sterility, assessing patients before and after contrast administration, supporting emergency and unscheduled procedures, maintaining equipment and supplies, and adhering to established quality assurance and operational protocols.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week; call included.
• Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
  • Completion of a radiographer technical training program through a school of radiography or college-based radiography program.
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (R) certification.
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) certification.
  • New Jersey State X-Ray License.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Current certification and licensure required for the position.
  • Venipuncture competency.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs computed tomography procedures and assists with routine procedures.
  • Maintains patient privacy, dignity, and compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
  • Verifies patient identification according to established policy.
  • Assesses patient tolerance of contrast and screens for allergies and medication incompatibilities.
  • Monitors patients before and after contrast injections and reports changes in condition or unusual findings to appropriate clinical personnel.
  • Maintains sterility, cleanliness, inventory, and appropriate stocking of supplies, contrast media, linens, equipment, and procedural materials.
  • Participates in daily, monthly, and American College of Radiology (ACR) quality assurance and quality control requirements.
  • Recognizes and reports equipment malfunctions and unusual equipment conditions.
  • Follows venipuncture and power injector protocols.
  • Processes, sends, and verifies images and related data in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS) according to established protocols.
  • Coordinates emergency and unscheduled procedures, supports efficient workflow, communicates patient status, and assists with timely patient transport.
  • Available for an urgent start.

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