CT Technologist

Job Title: CT Technologist

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department: Cat Scan

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $47.67 - $56.74 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.

Role Overview

The Cat Scan Technician is essential to patient care and diagnostic processes. Working under the guidance of a board-certified radiologist, this position requires a significant degree of independence. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering contrast agents, ensuring radiation safety, and producing high-quality diagnostic images.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical conditions, age, and suspected pathologies to determine appropriate techniques.
• Assist the Radiologist with specific radiographic procedures.
• Accurately label images with time and body positioning.
• Ensure patient comfort and well-being, both physically and mentally, throughout the examination.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the examination room before procedures commence.
• Explain procedures to patients, keeping them informed of progress, and assist with transfers on and off the examination table.
• Monitor equipment functionality and report any malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Prepare the examination room prior to patient entry and clean it afterward.
• Utilize the Radiology Information System effectively to manage cases.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development principles to meet the age-specific needs of patients.

This Position May Be Right for You If:

• You communicate with clarity and compassion, engaging effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Your work is guided by meticulous attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• You maintain composure and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Prioritizing patient safety and high-quality diagnostic imaging is essential to you.
• You thrive in collaborative environments, working alongside providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• You are motivated by continuous learning and professional development.
• Creating a positive and reassuring experience for patients is central to your practice.

Qualifications for Consideration

• Graduate from an AMA-accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
• CT Certification is required.
• New Jersey License is mandatory.
• Previous experience in CT is essential.
• Must maintain current BLS Heart Saver/Health Care Provider certification through the American Heart Association.