X-Ray/CT Technologist Weekend Nights

St. Luke's University Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Weekend premium

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Weekend CT/Radiology Technologist for Saturday and Sunday overnights. Responsible for performing CT scans, assisting Radiologists during invasive procedures, and maintaining high-quality imaging while ensuring radiation safety.

Qualifications include ARRT registry, radiologic technology degree, and CT experience; NJ/PA licensure requirements apply; BLS within 3 months; weekend premium rate mentioned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered.
• NJ Candidate: ARRT recognized School of Radiologic Technology and ARRT registry required.
• A.A.S. Degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.
• 1 year of CT experience required; 2+ years preferred in hospital setting.
• Current state license (NJDEP) and appropriate ARRT registry.
• Recent CT experience preferred; advanced registry within 1 year of hire.
• Current BLS certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directly assists Radiologist during invasive procedures and performs CT scan examinations as directed by the Radiologist.
• Properly identifies patient and exam; performs diagnostic radiographic services with care and evaluates technical quality.
• Communicates clinical observations to Radiologist and presents clinical history as recorded.
• Demonstrates competency in RIS/HIS modules relevant to responsibilities.
• Injects contrast for CT scans per department policy and reviews patient CT questionnaire before start.
• Performs 3-D imaging functions.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding the examination.
• Maintains professional development through inservices and continuing education.
• Adheres to downtime procedures to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Knowledgeable about patient condition, history and relevant background for proposed examinations.
• Annual peer review of images per department standards.
• Ensures quality of digital images sent to PACS and correct patient matching.
• Contributes to achieving hospital Press Ganey goals; ensures patient education with every exam.

Skills

Radiology

CT Scans

Patient Education

Communication

BLS Certified

Education

ARRT Registry

AS Radiologic Technology

Tools

RIS/HIS

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.

Shift: Saturday and Sunday 3:00 PM-3:00 AM Weekend Overnights, including benefits and premium weekend rate.

The Weekend CT/Radiology Technologist will perform various CT Scans and assist the Radiologist during performance of invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes. In addition, performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection, according to local, state and federal standards.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of invasive procedures and performs CT scan examinations as directed by the Radiologist.


• Properly identifies patient and exam and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality.


• 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 inservices 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.


• Annual peer review of images meets department standards.


• 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 goal. Every patient should receive patient education.

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 400 pounds with assistance. Occasional stooping, lifting and raising arms above shoulder level. Lifting and moving of objects up to 40 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 ARRT registered. Advanced registry in CT required within 1 year of hire date.
NJ CANDIDATE: Graduate of an ARRT recognized School of Radiologic Technology and ARRT registry 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.