CT Scan Technologist - Neptune, NJ - JM 26-12361
Healthcare
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: CT Scan Technologist
Location: Neptune, NJ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift | 9:30 PM – 8:00 AM
Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday | 4x10s | 40 Hours/Week | Weekends/Holidays Required | On-Call as Needed
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $78.00 - $81.00/hour
Traveler: $80.00 - $85.00/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a CT Scan Technologist to perform complex CT procedures and related imaging while providing safe, accurate, and patient-centered care.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program
- High school diploma or equivalent
- NJ DEP Diagnostic Radiography License
- ARRT R.T.(R) certification
- AHA BLS certification
- ARRT CT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months
- Strong knowledge of CT procedures, anatomy, physiology, and positioning
- Knowledge of CT software and hardware
- PACS experience
- Contrast administration and CT patient-preparation experience
- Venipuncture, IV patency, and IV maintenance experience
- Ability to monitor patients for adverse reactions
- English proficiency
- Ability to meet physical requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months of CT experience
- EPIC and HIS/RIS experience
Responsibilities
- Perform complex CT procedures and produce sectional and 3D images
- Review clinical history and establish appropriate CT protocols
- Verify physician prescriptions and examination appropriateness
- Clarify orders with radiologists and referring physicians
- Prepare and document contrast questionnaires in EPIC
- Determine and administer appropriate contrast media
- Perform venipuncture and maintain IV access
- Prepare patients using appropriate shielding and immobilization
- Explain CT procedures and address patient concerns
- Monitor patients and respond to adverse reactions
- Review images in PACS for quality and proper identification
- Coordinate outside imaging for comparison
- Maintain accurate EPIC/PACS documentation
- Follow CT protocols, radiation safety, and patient-safety standards
- Participate in weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call assignments
