Travel CT Technologist
Morristown, NJ
RadHealth+
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

-The CT technologist will demonstrate professionalism and service excellence when performing the following tasks. 
-Obtains necessary medical, surgical and radiological supplies for specific procedures according to established protocols. 
-Maintains sterility of field and instruments. 
-Correctly prepares requisitions. 
-Communicates to the patient and family before, during and after the procedure to alleviate anxiety while maintaining privacy and dignity of the patient. 
-The technologist will adhere to all HIPAA regulations and respect the patients privacy. 
-Verifies patient identification according to the AHS policy. 
-Observes patient’s condition before and after contrast injections and reports any sudden change to the nursing staff and Radiologist. 
-Ensures availability of medicals records, previous reports, labs and history of patient. 
-Can begin emergency response in case of complication. 
-Maintains adequate linen supplies in each scanning room. 
-Maintains adequate contrast media and biopsy/drainage supplies in each scanning room. 
-Adheres to room assignments (CT 1,2 and 3). 
-Assists in maintaining CT storeroom, outside inventory. 
-Participates in daily inventory and stocking of supplies. 
-Notifies Lead of expired or soon to expire equipment or medications. 
-Cleans and inventories supplies. 
-Participates in the routine cleaning of the CT gantry, table and peripheral equipment after each use. 
-The point staff will perform the following tasks while displaying involvement in patient care, professionalism and respect to other staff and patients: When assigned as Point, triages procedures accordingly to the daily schedule Ensures timely coordination of all emergency and unscheduled procedure requests. 
-Assigns staff to ensure efficient workflow while maintaining an environment of patient safety. 
-Maintains workflow w thin the section to coordinate emergent and unscheduled procedure requests within the schedule. 
-Communicates with all departments and floors with regards to patient status. 
-Ensures immediate patient transport post procedure. 
-Assists in performing routine procedures. 
-Assesses patient ability to tolerate contrast. 
-Screens for allergies/medication incompatibilities. 
-Cleans CT Unit and room after each use. 
-Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of working area. 
-Notifies Coordinator or Lead of equipment malfunctions. 
-Maintains QA/QC
requirements for daily, monthly & ACR specifications. 
-Recognizes unusual conditions in the operation of equipment. 
-Alerts appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions. 
-Adheres to venipuncture and power injector protocols. 
-When doing cases that require immediate results such as Code Grey, Trauma and Partial Trauma the images will be acquired ,processed , sent and verified/completed in PACS / RIS system per established protocol(Immediately after acquisition for Code Grey). 
-The CT technologist will notify the radiologist as Code Grey images are being
sent and follow with any processed data after. 
-All staff should notify the radiologist of ANY unusual finding to provide the optimum care for the patient. 

CT Registered;

Maintains current certification/licensure as required for position.

Venipuncture included. CPR mandatory

Required Education: 
-HS diploma/GED 
-Completion of a Radiographer Technical training program from a School of Radiography or College based Radiography program.

Required Certifications & Licensure: 
-ARRT RT (R)
-ARRT RT (CT)
-NJDEP – New Jersey State X-Ray License.
-BLS Certification.