Cat Scan Technologist Per Diem

sluhn; Orwigsburg (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Registered CT Technologist to perform CT scans and assist Radiologists during invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes. The role requires ARRT CT registry, PA license, and strong patient communication skills.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, contrast administration, and ensuring high-quality images are sent to PACS, with ongoing professional development through in-services and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered.
• Advanced CT registry required within 1 year of hire.
• Current state license (NJDEP) and ARRT registration required.
• 1 year CT scanning experience; 2+ years preferred.
• BLS certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiologist during invasive procedures and perform CT scans as directed.
• Communicate clinical observations to Radiologist.
• Review patient history and prepare documentation for imaging.
• Inject contrast per department policy and complete CT questionnaires.
• Perform 3-D imaging and educate patients about their examination.
• Maintain image quality and ensure accurate data sent to PACS.

Education

ARRT CT registry/education

1 year CT experience

BLS certification within 3 months

Tools

RIS/HIS modules

PACS

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Registered Cat Scan Technologist will perform various CT Scans and assists Radiologist during performance of invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of invasive procedures and performs CT scan examinations as directed by the Radiologist.
• Communicates clinical observations during CT Scan examinations to Radiologist.
• Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to Radiologist.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Injects contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
• Patient CT questionnaire is completed for each patient and reviewed prior to start of exam.
• Performs 3-D imaging functions.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
• Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination.
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS.
• Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
• Responsible for the success of the department to achieve hospital designated Press Ganey score.
• Every patient should receive patient education.
• Annual peer review of images meets department standards.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate equipment and chart information.
• Sitting for up to 5 hours in 30 minute increments.
• Standing and walking for up to 3 hours in 15 minute increments.
• Pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients up to 300 pounds with assistance.
• Occasional stooping, lifting and raising arms above shoulder level.
• Lifting and moving of objects up to 30 pounds.
• Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.
• Seeing as it relates to normal vision.

EDUCATION:

PA CANDIDATE: Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or AART registered. Advanced registry in CT required within 1 year of hire date.

NJ CANDIDATE: Graduate of an ARRT recognized School of Radiologic Technology is required.

A.A.S. Degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.

1 year of experience is required, two years or more of experience as a CT Technologist in a hospital setting preferred.

Current state license (NJDEP) and appropriate registry (ARRT) is required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Recent CT Scan experience preferred.
• Advanced CT registry required within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification within three months of hire.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.