Cat Scan Tech

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

The CT technologist will demonstrate professionalism and service excellence when performing the following tasks:

• Obtains necessary medical, surgical and radiological supplies for specific procedures according to established protocols.
• Communicates to the patient and family before, during and after the procedure to alleviate anxiety while maintaining privacy and dignity of the patient.
• Maintains adequate linen supplies in each scanning room.
• Maintains adequate contrast media and biopsy/drainage supplies in each scanning room.
• Notifies Lead of expired or soon to expire equipment or medications.
• Participates in the routine cleaning of the CT gantry, table and peripheral equipment after each use.
• Assigns staff to ensure efficient workflow while maintaining an environment of patient safety.
• Screens for allergies/medication incompatibilities.
• Recognizes unusual conditions in the operation of equipment.
• Alerts appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions.
• Adheres to venipuncture and power injector protocols.
• When doing cases that require immediate results such as Code Grey, Trauma and Partial Trauma the images will be acquired, processed, sent and verified/completed in PACS / RIS system per established protocol (Immediately after acquisition for Code Grey).

Required Education:

• HS diploma/GED.
• Completion of a Radiographer Technical training program from a School of Radiography or College based Radiography program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• ARRT RT (R)
• ARRT RT (CT)
• NJDEP – New Jersey State X-Ray License.
• BLS Certification.

Note:

• Stipend is also provided to the candidate living more than 50 miles from the facility
• Other locations available in NJ.
• Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.