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Hackensack Meridian Health · 3 months ago

CT Technologist (Cat Scan Tech) - Per Diem

Holmdel, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$43.63/hr - $43.63/hr

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare and fostering a collaborative environment for its employees. They are seeking a CT Technologist who will perform computed tomography procedures, produce detailed images for interpretation, and assist with interventional procedures. The role involves ensuring patient safety, preparing patients for scans, and providing technical assistance to students and staff.

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Responsibilities

Performs complex CT procedures

Evaluates radiographs to ensure that radiographs contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value

Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, health care proxy and health care providers to prepare protocols for scanning and patient safety. The collection of information is determined by the patient's needs or condition

Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure

Preps patient for scanning: (i.e. shielding, immobilization devices)

Assist providers with CT guided Interventional procedures as required

Perform CT examination and administer contrast following established departmental protocols

Provides accurate explanations and instructions at any appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand. Addresses and documents patient questions and concerns regarding the procedure when appropriate

Performs venipuncture, IV patency, and maintenance procedures according to established guidelines

Monitors the patient's physical condition during the procedure

Reviews images to determine if additional scans will enhance the diagnostic value of the procedure

Performs retrospective reconstruction on raw data

Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents

Adheres to the principals of image gently & image wisely

Follow & adheres to infection control guidelines and sterile techniques

Revises scanning parameters to better visualize the pathology in accordance with established protocol

Reviews all diagnostic or therapeutic data for completeness and accuracy

Documents diagnostic, treatment, and patient data in the appropriate record

Archives images to data storage devices according to established guidelines

Assesses equipment to determine acceptable performance based on established guidelines

Performs daily clerical duties, which includes the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by hospital

Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing AIDET standards

Administers emergency care including performing CPR, if necessary

Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends

Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care

On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy

Adheres to the policy of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality

Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and /or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)

Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies

Performs modality specific daily and monthly QA

Other duties and/or projects as assigned

Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day

Qualification

Computed TomographyRadiologic TechnologyAmerican Registry of Radiologic TechnologyPatient CareProficient Computer SkillsBasic Life Support CertificationNJ State LicenseCommunication Skills