CT Scan Technologist
Edison, New Jersey
JFK Medical Center

CT Scan Technologist

Location

• Edison, New Jersey

Contract

• 11 weeks
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Holidays required
• No on-call

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in New Jersey
• 2 years of CT Technologist experience
• CT Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT (R)
• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program and high school diploma or equivalent
• GE Equipment experience
• Fuji PACS experience
• Experience with Epic
• Willingness to work in dual modalities (X-ray and CT)

Required Skills

• Perform complex CT procedures
• Review and obtain patient clinical history for procedures
• Prepare, screen, and review contrast questionnaires
• Identify and/or administer contrast media as prescribed
• Verify exam appropriateness and clarify prescriptions when needed
• Obtain outside studies and schedule them so they are available for comparison
• Evaluate radiographs using PACS
• Gather relevant information from the medical record and care team for scanning and patient safety
• Determine whether the patient is appropriately prepared for the procedure
• Prep patients for scanning, including shielding and immobilization devices
• Determine appropriate type and dose of contrast
• Explain procedures and address patient questions and concerns
• Perform venipuncture, IV patency, and maintenance procedures
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during the procedure

Additional Requirements

• Maintain CEU credits
• Must achieve ARRT (CT) certification within 12 months of hire
• Must achieve American Heart Association BLS certification within 3 months of hire
• Scheduled shifts include weekends and holidays
• Overtime as needed
• On-call assignments as needed per department policy
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs, push and pull at least 50 lbs, and stand at least 6 hours per day
• Must be able to communicate with patients, parents, and/or caregivers at an appropriate level for their needs