CT Technologist

Job Title: CT Technologist

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Department: Cat Scan

Job Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Compensation Range: $46.30 - $55.37 per hour

Pay Transparency:

This reflects the expected hourly wage range for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including their educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Job Overview

The CT Technologist will carry out a range of CAT Scan procedures, prioritizing patient care and ensuring the highest quality of service.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an A.M.A. accredited Radiography Education program.
• Must possess ARRT or CRT certification and a New Jersey State License.

Preferred:

• Three years of experience in a hospital setting as a staff technologist, with the ability to work independently.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time Night Shift, 8:30 PM - 7:00 AM, at the Morris Cancer Center in New Brunswick, NJ. Responsibilities will also extend to University Hospital and Plum St. Imaging Center on the New Brunswick Campus, all connected by a bridge.

Essential Functions

• Position patients to obtain studies as per established protocols.
• Accurately position all anatomical areas as required by standard operating procedures.
• Prepare for procedures to ensure timely execution.
• Ensure all necessary equipment is ready before starting examinations.
• Under a Radiologist's guidance, instruct and administer cleansing preparations and contrast agents.
• Implement proper radiation protection techniques to safeguard patients and staff.
• Utilize appropriate protective apparel for reproductive organs when visualization is not necessary.
• Transfer and position patients correctly for examinations to achieve desired radiographic outcomes as specified by physicians.
• Assist physicians during examinations.
• Demonstrate competency in administering IV contrast media, including venipuncture, as per radiology policies and under medical supervision.
• Practice sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination, securing and returning supplies while maintaining room stock.
• Recommend maintenance for necessary equipment and troubleshoot as needed, keeping maintenance logs for emergency service equipment.
• Ensure all supplies are stocked in the examination room.
• Manage patient scheduling and ensure a smooth workflow, including contrast administration.
• Oversee quality control for CAT scan examinations.
• Utilize the computer system according to standard operating procedures, including:
• Entering studies in RIS and HIS, and tracking cases.
• Splitting and correcting studies in PACS as required.
• Participate in required in-service training sessions.
• Attend the majority of educational in-services.
• Explain procedures to patients and address any questions prior to starting.
• Complete all necessary documentation before submitting procedures for interpretation.
• Assist in training student technologists.

Benefits and Opportunities

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a variety of benefits to support the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through various partners, including local entertainment and services.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while ensuring an exceptional work experience for every team member. We value the opportunity to foster healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a leading academic health system in New Jersey, we are dedicated to advancing innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social health determinants.

Our organization strives to make a meaningful impact in local communities across New Jersey, enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of our community, whether it involves improving care coordination for complex health issues or enhancing community health through local initiatives and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer