CT Technologist
Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown Medical Center

Cat Scan Tech - New Jersey, Morristown

Job Summary

• Perform CT scanning procedures with professionalism and service excellence.
• Obtain and prepare necessary medical, surgical, and radiological supplies according to protocols.
• Maintain sterility of field and instruments.
• Prepare requisitions accurately.
• Communicate with patients and families before, during, and after procedures to alleviate anxiety while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and respect patient privacy.
• Verify patient identification according to policy.
• Monitor patient condition before and after contrast injections; report sudden changes to nursing staff and Radiologist.
• Ensure availability of medical records, previous reports, labs, and patient history.
• Initiate emergency response in case of complications.
• Maintain adequate linen, contrast media, and biopsy/drainage supplies in scanning rooms.
• Adhere to room assignments and assist in maintaining storeroom and inventory.
• Participate in daily inventory, stocking, cleaning of CT gantry, table, peripheral equipment, and supplies.
• When assigned as Point staff:

  • Triage procedures according to daily schedule.
  • Coordinate emergency and unscheduled procedure requests.
  • Assign staff to maintain efficient workflow and patient safety.
  • Communicate patient status with departments and floors.
  • Ensure immediate patient transport post-procedure.
• Assess patient ability to tolerate contrast; screen for allergies and medication incompatibilities.
• Maintain QA/QC requirements per daily, monthly, and ACR specifications.
• Recognize and report equipment malfunctions.
• Follow venipuncture and power injector protocols.
• For urgent cases (e.g., Code Grey, Trauma), acquire, process, send, and verify images immediately per protocol.
• Notify Radiologist of any unusual findings to ensure optimum patient care.

Shift

• Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
• Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (call included)

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid license as a CT Technologist (specific license not stated but implied by job title and specialty)
• Ability to perform venipuncture and operate power injectors
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction and interdisciplinary coordination
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience required.
• No specific years of experience stated.