CT Scan Technologist
Hackensack, New Jersey
HackensackUMC

CT Scan Technologist

Overview

• Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
• Specialty: CT scan technologist
• Employment type: Clinical-allied
• Contract length: 18 weeks
• Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 4:00 PM–12:30 AM
• Schedule notes: Fridays and Saturdays off; holidays, weekends, overtime, and on-call assignments may be required

Role Summary

• Performs CT procedures and related techniques to produce sectional and 3D images for interpretation
• Assists with interventional and therapeutic procedures

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in New Jersey
• CT Technologist experience within the last year
• 1 year of CT Technologist experience
• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program or high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and radiological positioning of the human body
• Understanding of CT software and hardware
• Thorough knowledge of PACS
• Maintains CEU credits
• ARRT Certified R.T. (R) license
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must obtain ARRT (CT) certification within 12 months of hire
• Must obtain BLS certification within 3 months of hire

Preferred Experience

• Six months of CT experience

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient history and contrast questionnaires, and document information in PACS and EPIC
• Administer or identify contrast media as prescribed
• Verify exam appropriateness and clarify prescriptions when needed
• Obtain outside studies and schedule them so images and reports are available for comparison
• Provide exam copies to patients, requesting physicians, and/or family members
• Evaluate radiographs in PACS for proper identification and diagnostic quality
• Prepare patients for scanning, including shielding and immobilization
• Perform venipuncture, IV patency, and IV maintenance procedures
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during the procedure
• Lift at least 25 lbs, push and pull at least 50 lbs, and stand at least 6 hours per day