CT Scan Technologist
Hackensack, New Jersey
HackensackUMC

CT Scan Technologist

Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Contract Length: 11 weeks
Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
Schedule: Every third weekend; must be willing to cover 1 weekend of on-call obligations if needed

Job Summary

• Perform complex CT procedures, producing sectional and 3D images for interpretation
• Assist with interventional and therapeutic procedures
• Review and obtain patient clinical history, document in PACS
• Prepare, screen, and review contrast questionnaires with patients/families, document in EPIC
• Administer contrast media as prescribed by licensed practitioners
• Verify exam prescriptions and communicate with Radiologists and Referring Physicians as needed
• Verify insurance authorization and coordinate exam modifications
• Obtain and schedule outside studies 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
• Determine appropriate contrast type and dose
• Perform venipuncture, IV patency, and maintenance per guidelines
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during procedures
• Lift minimum 25 lbs, push/pull minimum 50 lbs, stand minimum 6 hours/day
• Communicate effectively with diverse patient populations, adapting to age, culture, language, and disabilities
• Adhere to departmental policies including attendance, punctuality, and standards of behavior
• Participate in scheduled shifts including holidays, weekends, overtime, and on-call assignments

Required Qualifications

Education & Licenses

• Completion of a Radiologic Technologist program or High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid CT Technologist license in New Jersey
• ARRT certification

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of CT Technologist experience, including experience within the last year

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs, push/pull 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for at least 6 hours per day

Additional Information

• Must be available for overnight shifts and flexible with weekend/on-call coverage
• Commitment to maintaining continuing education credits (CEUs)
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and caregivers at appropriate developmental and literacy levels