CT Technologist

Akumin®; New Jersey; On-site; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Cross training opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA accounts with employer matching

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO and sick time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a CT Technologist for our Newark, NJ facility. This is a full-time role focusing on high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient care.

You will pre-screen patients, explain procedures, and ensure safety while operating CT scanners and related equipment. Strong communication and customer-service skills are essential, along with ARRT CT registry and state licensure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred.
• ARRT CT registry required; NMTCB acceptable if state allows.
• State license in Medical Imaging.
• CPR certification.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to undergo background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and pre-screen for contraindications to radiation and contrast injections.
• Produce high quality diagnostic CT images.
• Explain procedures and communicate with patients and radiologists.
• Train new technologists and/or PCs.
• Troubleshoot the CT scanner and peripheral equipment.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

ARRT CT registry

NMTCB CT certification (in lieu of ARRT)

State license in Medical Imaging

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home.

We are currently hiring for a CT Technologist at our Newark, NJ facility. This will be a Full Time position.

Our CT Technologists use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure and put them at ease.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications to radiation and contrast injections. Also, the use of aseptic injection techniques.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
• Trains new technologist and/or PC's.
• Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and all peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, etc.).

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience; Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Registered Computed Tomography Technologists by the ARRT.
  • If allowable by state where service is provided certification by the NMTCB in Computed Tomography acceptable in lieu of ARRT registry.
• State license.
  • Licensed in Medical Imaging, if applicable.
• CPR certification.
• Technologists performing mid-day moves.
  • Active State Driver’s License.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs
• The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

At Akumin, we invest in the well-being of our employees, so you can bring your best self to work each day. You can expect to see the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Cross training opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA accounts with employer contributions
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Defined PTO and sick time programs

Eligibility for benefits will vary based on role type and hours worked.

The estimated hourly pay range for this role in NJ is $29.80 - $53.63. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.