What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist, Cat Scan position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
The CT Technologist performs various tasks in the Cat Scan Department in order to organize and expedite the workflow and throughput of patients.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School or GED
- Completion of an approved Radiology Technology program that meets the requirements set by the ARRT and the NJ State DEP
Preferred:
- At least one year of CT experience
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- NJ State License in Radiography
- BLS
- Must be registered and certified in CT by ARRT
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shift working, 4:30pm-12am
- Fill-in coverage role for mostly weekends, or weekdays
- Per Diem
Essential Functions:
- Screen patient for proper diet preparation and for possible allergy to contrast materials
- Consult with supervisor, radiologist and physician as needed
- Reschedule patient or delay procedure if conditions are not favorable
- Explain procedure to patient
- Prepare equipment and supplies as needed for each study
- Check/test calibrating equipment and recalibrate as necessary
- Position patient by attaching or adjusting immobilize supportive and proper shielding devices to obtain the precise patient position thus prevent patient from moving thus minimizing discomfort and project unaffected parts of body from unnecessary exposure of x-rays
- Adjust and operate computerized tomographic equipment to skin designated anatomical area and set computer controls and matrix camera to produce satisfactory permanent images
- Review and calculate completed test for quality, completeness and type of test ordered
- Ensure quality images
- Monitor patient condition during and after scan to ensure patient safety and comfort is met
- Record all required information
- Mark and label X-ray film in sequence and with patient identification or other information required by radiologist to make an accurate Diagnosis
- Develop film or deliver it to dark Room attendant for processing
- Deliver film to radiologist for reading and interpretation
- In addition may perform duties of radiologic technology is as needed
- Maintain establish departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
- Provide accurate information concerning CAT policies and procedures to patients, hospital personnel, and medical staff as required
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
