Lead CT Scan Technologist

Atlantic Health System; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with CT scanning expertise. You will operate CT scanners to produce diagnostic images and educate patients on the exam process.

You will also ensure equipment readiness, follow infection control guidelines, monitor for contrast reactions, and maintain patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• Oversee inventory of radiologic supplies and maintain equipment readiness.
• Adhere to hygiene and infection control guidelines during procedures.
• Monitor patients during scanning to identify adverse reactions to contrast agents.
• Operate CT scanners to produce cross-sectional images for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities

• Operates head or body x-ray scanners which create a CT image.
• Educates and prepares patients for examinations.
• Performs treatments that follow standards.
• Oversees ED and outpatient operations on shift; participates in scheduling.
• Provides patient care essential to procedures.
• Sets technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort.
• Takes patient medical history before an exam.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

CT imaging

Patient education

Infection control

Patient safety

Vital signs monitoring

Tools

CT scanner

Job description

Responsible for overseeing inventory of radiologic supplies, ensures the radiologic equipment is in good working order, and adheres to establish guidelines on hygiene and infection control. Monitors patients throughout the scanning procedure to identify and respond to any allergic reactions to the contrast agents. Utilizes computerized tomography scanners to produce cross-section images of patient's internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Operates head or body x-ray scanners which create a computer generated cross-sectional image, commonly called a CAT (Computed Axial Tomography) Scan.
• Responsible for educating and preparing patients for their examinations.
• Performs and Provides treatments that follow State, Federal and professional standards.
• Responsible for all ED and outpatient operations on shift. Participates in staff scheduling and performance reviews.
• Provides patient care that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures.
• Determines and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients.
• Takes patient medical history before an exam.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.