Cat Scan Technologist Weekends, On the Job Cross Training for eligible Technologist

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Weekend CT Technologist to perform CT scans and assist Radiologists during invasive procedures. This role requires ARRT CT certification and current BLS, with weekend overnight shifts from 7 pm to 7 am.

The candidate should be proficient with RIS/HIS and PACS, maintain image quality, and support patient care and safety throughout imaging procedures.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an ARRT recognized education program or be ARRT registered.
• Advanced registry in CT required; pass within 1 year of hire.
• Current BLS certification and NJDEP license/ARRT registry as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Directly assists Radiologist during invasive CT procedures and performs CT examinations as directed.
• Communicates clinical observations and patient history to Radiologist.
• Ensure accuracy of patient demographics and imaging data in PACS; maintain quality of images.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ARRT CT certification

Advanced CT registry

BLS certification

Tools

RIS/HIS modules

PACS

CT scanner

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.

Weekend overnights Saturday and Sunday 7 pm-7 am.

The Weekend Cat Scan Technologist performs 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 and your personalized business card. Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations.


• Assists in gathering and recording data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program.


• Schedules patients for CT Scans and assists with secretarial duties and pulling film files.


• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and appearance of CT Scan Room in accordance to department budget.


• Responsible for teaching radiology students rotating through CT Scan.


• Notifies RN of any patient problems or reactions.


• Event report forms are completed according to hospital guidelines. Patient Safety Hotline is notified in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS:

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. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.

NJ CANDIDATE:

• Graduate of an AMA approved 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 BLS certification.


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

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• One-year staff technologist experience. Recent CT Scan experience preferred.


• Advanced CT registry required.


• Current CPR certification required.


• History of computer usage experience required.

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