CT Technologist
Hackensack, New Jersey
HackensackUMC

CT Scan Technologist

Overview

• Specialty: CT scan technologist
• Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
• Contract length: 15 weeks
• Shift: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Hours: 40 per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in New Jersey
• CT Technologist experience within the last year
• 1 year of CT Technologist experience
• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a Radiologic Technologist program

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months of CT experience
• ARRT certified R.T. (CT) license

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex CT procedures and related imaging techniques
• Review patient history and contrast questionnaires
• Administer contrast media as prescribed
• Verify exam appropriateness and clarify prescriptions when needed
• Obtain outside studies and coordinate comparison imaging
• Provide exam copies to patients, requesting physicians, and family members
• Evaluate radiographs for proper identification and diagnostic value
• Prepare protocols for scanning and patient safety
• Prepare patients for scanning, including shielding and immobilization
• Determine appropriate contrast type and dose
• Explain procedures and address patient questions and concerns
• Perform venipuncture, IV patency, and maintenance procedures
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during procedures

Work Expectations

• Scheduled shifts include holidays and weekends
• Overtime may be required
• On-call assignments may be required
• 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 adapt care to patient needs, including age, culture, language, hearing, and visual impairment