CT Technologist, Full-Time

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The CT Technologist performs computed tomography procedures and related techniques, producing sectional and three-dimensional images for interpretation and assists with interventional and therapeutic procedures.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a CT Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Performs complex CT procedures.
Evaluates radiographs to ensure that they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers to prepare protocols for scanning and patient safety.
Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure.
Preps patient for scanning: (i.e. shielding, immobilization devices).
Assists providers with CT guided interventional procedures as required.
Performs CT examination and administers contrast following established departmental protocols.
Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate level for the patient to understand.
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 principles of image gently & image wisely.
Follows 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, including the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, and other computer systems as required.
Greets all patients upon arrival 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.).
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Graduate of approved school of radiography.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.