Cat Scan Technologist

Prime Healthcare; Passaic, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic CT exams following physician orders and imaging protocols. You will work with Radiologists and the care team to deliver high-quality images, ensure patient safety, and document procedures in the PACS system.

Required are a state CT license with fluoroscopy permit, ARRT CT certification, BLS, and strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiology workflows. The role is on-site with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Current state Radiology/CT license and fluoroscopy permit, as required by state regulations.
• ARRT (CT) certification.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification.
• Knowledge of mobile and stationary radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Proficiency with PACS, radiology information systems, and computer applications.
• Strong communication, patient care, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols.
• Position patients and operate CT imaging equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
• Assess patients prior to imaging procedures and ensure safety, comfort, and proper identification.
• Assist Radiologists with diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures as needed.
• Process, review, and transmit images to PACS for interpretation and storage.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, accreditation requirements, and state and federal regulations.
• Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to support accurate image acquisition.
• Monitor and maintain imaging equipment readiness and report operational concerns as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation within electronic systems.

Skills

CT license

ARRT (CT) certification

BLS (AHA)

PACS proficiency

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

RIS & PACS and computer apps

Communication & patient care

Tools

PACS

RIS

Radiology information systems

Job description

Overview

Computed Tomography (CT) TechnologistPay Range: $55.00 per hour

Department: CT Scan

The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist performs diagnostic CT examinations in accordance with physician orders and established imaging protocols. Working collaboratively with Radiologists and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the CT Technologist produces high-quality diagnostic images, ensures patient safety and comfort, and accurately processes and transmits images through the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols.
• Position patients and operate CT imaging equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
• Assess patients prior to imaging procedures and ensure safety, comfort, and proper identification.
• Assist Radiologists with diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures as needed.
• Process, review, and transmit images to PACS for interpretation and storage.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, accreditation requirements, and state and federal regulations.
• Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to support accurate image acquisition.
• Monitor and maintain imaging equipment readiness and report operational concerns as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation within electronic systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Current state Radiology/CT license and fluoroscopy permit, as required by state regulations.
• ARRT (CT) certification.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification.
• Knowledge of mobile and stationary radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Proficiency with PACS, radiology information systems, and computer applications.
• Strong communication, patient care, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• One (1) or more years of acute care or clinical radiology experience.
• Previous hospital or diagnostic imaging experience.
• Experience supporting advanced imaging procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment.

St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and the current compensation range for this role is $55.00. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf