What are the responsibilities and job description for the PD Cat Scan Technician position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
The Cat Scan Technician performs exams accurately per established protocols, policy, and patient safety standards.
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:
- Three years of hospital experience as a staff technologist, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- NJ State License in Radiography
- BLS
- Must be registered and certified in CT by ARRT
Scheduling Requirements:
- Per Diem (PD)
Essential Functions:
- Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners, power injectors, and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures
- Position patients for CT scans using patient positioning devices and protective equipment as necessary
- Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable
- Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures
- Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label
- Transmit to Image Archival System
- Dispense and or order oral contrast to patients for CT scans
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Provide orientation and training to new CT technologists
- Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients and their families for CT scans
- Provide education and training to student technologists
- Coordinate scheduling and patient flow
- Demonstrate proficiency in IV placement for contrast administration
- Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in performance of all exam protocols
- Assist radiologists in developing new protocols and CT imaging techniques that are unique to facility
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.
