CareWell Health Medical Center · 4 months ago
Cat Scan Technologist
East Orange, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCareWell Health Medical Center is seeking a Cat Scan Technologist to perform diagnostic computerized tomography scanning procedures under the supervision of the director of diagnostic imaging. The role involves providing direct patient care, evaluating functional needs, and ensuring high-quality examinations while maintaining the CT scanning equipment.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists as needed
Demonstrates ingenuity and initiative with various technical procedures and equipment operation on an individual patient basis to provide the highest-quality examination with the diagnostic equipment available
Demonstrates skill and knowledge to identify disease abnormalities and physiological processes while performing the CT scans, with initiative to obtain additional scans, views, or extremely technical factors as required to provide maximum information for the radiologist to make an accurate diagnosis. Must be competent in the art of CT scanning
Performs all required diagnostic CT scanning procedures, consistently demonstrating good judgment in evaluating the diagnostic studies for quality and diagnoses
Performs any necessary clerical work related to the obtaining of previous reports, X-ray films, etc. Registers patients and ensures that the proper information is recorded in the daily logbooks
Maintains the CT scanning equipment in good operating order. Cleans and maintains the CT room
Initiates the computer into its proper program and starts the X-ray equipment
Assembles the X-ray film, CT scans, and other necessary diagnostic information in its proper order for the physician’s interpretation. Monitors the condition of any patient within the department and assists the radiologist or other physicians in performing needed medical attention
Recognizes and initiates treatment of allergic reactions, as well as notifying the responsible physician
Checks and maintains emergency equipment within the scanning suite
Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdowns to the responsible supervisor
Exposes and develops hard-copy film from CT images for distribution to the patient's physicians and other hospitals
Maintains quality control of CT equipment to ensure that both the computer and radiographic equipment are operating properly
Takes emergency calls after normal operating hours on a rotating basis with other CT technologists
Qualification
Required
Graduate of 2-year AMA approved Certificate program or A.A.S. Degree in Radiologic Technology
Certification and in possession of a current NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) license in Diagnostic Radiography
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT Certification)
BLS, Certification: Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist Certificate (required within one year of employment)
At least one year of experience as a radiologic technologist
Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed
Company
CareWell Health Medical Center
CareWell Health Medical Center is a world-class community hospital. A place where every patient is family.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paige Dworak, FACHE
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ron Napiorski
SVP - CFO
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