CT Technologist - A-Line Staffing Solutions

A-Line Staffing is now hiring CT Technologist in Newton NJ 07860. The CT Technologist would be working for a Major Health System and has career growth potential.

CT Technologist Highlights:

• The pay for this position is $65-$70 hourly
• Shifts:
  • Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 9pm-7am overnight including on-call. (8hrs/day)
  • Sunday Monday and Tuesday 7pm-8am overnight including on-call. (8hrs/day)

CT Technologist Responsibilities:

• Obtains necessary medical, surgical and radiological supplies for specific procedures according to established protocols.

• Maintains sterility of field and instruments.

• Correctly prepares requisitions.

• Communicates to the patient and family before, during and after the procedure to alleviate anxiety while maintaining privacy and dignity of the patient.

• Verifies patient identification according to the AHS policy.

• Observes patient’s condition before and after contrast injections and reports any sudden change to the nursing staff and Radiologist.

• Ensures availability of medicals records, previous reports, labs and history of patient.

• Can begin emergency response in case of complication.

• Maintains adequate linen supplies in each scanning room, and contrast media and biopsy/drainage supplies in each scanning room.

• Adheres to room assignments (CT 1,2 and 3).

• Assists in maintaining CT storeroom, outside inventory. Participates in daily inventory and stocking of supplies. Notifies Lead of expired or soon to expire equipment or medications. Cleans and inventories supplies.

• Participates in the routine cleaning of the CT gantry, table and peripheral equipment after each use.

• The point staff will perform the following tasks while displaying involvement in patient care, professionalism and respect to other staff and patients:

  • When assigned as Point, triages procedures accordingly to the daily schedule

  • Ensures timely coordination of all emergency and unscheduled procedure requests.

• Assigns staff to ensure efficient workflow while maintaining an environment of patient safety.

• Maintains workflow within the section to coordinate emergent and unscheduled procedure requests within the schedule.

• Communicates with all departments and floors with regards to patient status.

• Ensures immediate patient transport post procedure.

• Assists in performing routine procedures.

• Assesses patient ability to tolerate contrast.

• Screens for allergies/medication incompatibilities.

• Cleans CT Unit and room after each use.

• Notifies Coordinator or Lead of equipment malfunctions.

• Maintains QA/QC requirements for daily, monthly & ACR specifications.

• Recognizes unusual conditions in the operation of equipment. Alerts appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions.

• Adheres to venipuncture and power injector protocols.

   

CT Technologist Requirements:

• Completion of a Radiographer Technical training program from a School of Radiography or College based Radiography program.
• ARRT RT (R)-ARRT RT (CT)-NJDEP – New Jersey State X-Ray License.
• BLS Certification.
• HS diploma/GED

If you are interested in this CT Technologist position, please apply to this posting!