CT Technologist, FT , Days

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Full-Time CAT Scan Technician in Belleville, New Jersey. You will perform essential CT procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety while utilizing advanced imaging technology. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills, ARRT certification, and excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

Health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• One year experience in CT Scan (Required).
• 6 months to 1-year experience in a hospital (Preferred).
• Demonstrated skill in equipment set-up and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform medically prescribed radiographic and CT procedures.
• Utilize computerized tomography scanners to produce cross-section images.
• Administer contrast materials and prepare equipment for CT scans.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT certification in Radiography and CT Scan

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

License by the State of New Jersey

Tools

PACS

Job description

Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. Our facility includes centers for advanced wound care, sleep disorders, bariatrics, orthopedics cardiac services, cancer care, emergency services, and more. In 2017, the Medical Center completed a state-of-the-art campus expansion featuring a new four-story 87,000 square foot building with a private, 32-bed Intensive Care Unit, new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration Area and a recently expanded Emergency Department.

Clara Maass Medical Center has been recognized nationally for its quality and patient safety by Healthgrades and by The Leapfrog Group, having earned its twelfth Grade A in 2019. The Medical Center has received Disease-Specific Care Certification from the Joint Commission for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Congestive Heart Failure, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Advanced Certification in Palliative Care and is listed by the American Hospital Association as one of Healthcare’s Most Wired hospitals. In 2018, the Medical Center earned a designation in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CAT Scan Technician, Full-Time. Under the direct supervision of a radiologist, the Lead CT Technologist, and Director of Radiology Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing medically prescribed radiographic and CT procedures, according to the Radiology Department's philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures.

You Will:

• Utilize computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of the patient’s internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues.
• Accurately interpret a physician’s scanning instructions.
• Use standard procedures to identify the correct patient.
• Select appropriate patient information from the HIS/RIS system in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
• Effectively assess patient's information and status; schedule exams; appointment times; type of exam, patient reports, etc.
• Administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment and position the patient to capture the appropriate images.
• Independently implement patient procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
• Explain the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly.
• Recognize the need for and follows isolation precautions.
• Perform visual and manual quality control checks of radiographic equipment.
• Solve problems that arise during patient examinations using both technical knowledge and innovation.
• Alter examination to maximize information in response to the patient’s condition.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to radiology.
• Confer with other technologists concerning previous approaches utilized.
• Follow departmental HIS/RIS system procedures and protocol to ensure orders are verified and processed correctly.
• Follow accepted radiologic procedures and uses medical information to determine the type of protocol required for radiographic examination.
• Consult policy and procedure manuals and/or other reference materials as necessary to ensure actions conform to established protocols.
• Use imaging and peripheral equipment, in a safe and productive manner in accordance with prescribed hospital, departmental and manufacturers procedures.
• Observe and report any malfunctioning of the equipment and notifies appropriate persons in case of missing or damaged equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You Have:

• A High School Diploma/GED.
• Graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT certification in Radiography and CT Scan.
• One year experience in CT Scan (Required).
• 6 months to 1-year experience in a hospital (Preferred).
• Experience working with PACS and digital technology.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
• A License by the State of New Jersey.
• Demonstrated skill in equipment set-up, utilization and proper maintenance procedure.

About the company

RWJBarnabas Health is a network of independent healthcare providers in New Jersey, based out of West Orange. Members include academic centers, acute care facilities, and research hospitals. The goals of the network include collaboration on educational and research programs.

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