CT Scan Technologist
Hackensack, New Jersey
HackensackUMC

CT Scan Technologist

Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
Contract Length: 11 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform complex CT procedures including computer tomography and related imaging techniques.
• Produce sectional and 3D images for interpretation and assist with interventional and therapeutic procedures.
• Use professional judgment to review and obtain patient clinical history, ensuring documentation in PACS.
• Prepare, screen, and review contrast questionnaires with patients/family and document in EPIC.
• Administer contrast media as prescribed and verify exam appropriateness with physicians.
• Obtain outside studies and schedule them for radiologist comparison.
• Provide exam copies to patients and requesting parties.
• Evaluate radiographs for proper identification and diagnostic quality using PACS.
• Prepare patients for scanning including shielding and immobilization.
• Perform venipuncture, IV patency, and maintenance following guidelines.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers, adapting to their needs (age, culture, language, disabilities).
• Lift at least 25 lbs., push/pull 50 lbs., and stand for a minimum of 6 hours daily.
• Work scheduled shifts including holidays, every third weekend, with on-call and overtime as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of CT Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of a Radiologic Technologist program or a high school diploma or its equivalent
• ARRT certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Information

• Must be willing to cover 1 weekend of on-call obligations if needed
• Adherence to departmental policies on behavior, attendance, and punctuality required
• Commitment to maintaining CEU credits
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with diverse patient populations

This position is suitable for experienced CT technologists seeking a clinical allied role with a defined schedule and contract length.