Job Summary
CT Technologist, CT. The CT Technologist performs computed tomography procedures with an emphasis on patient safety, privacy, service excellence, and accurate image acquisition. Responsibilities include patient assessment, contrast administration support, emergency response, equipment operation, procedure coordination, supply management, and collaboration with radiology and clinical teams.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift; 10-hour shifts; 40 hours per week. Scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, 9m–7am, with no call.
- Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential.
- Completion of a radiographer technical training program through a school of radiography or college-based radiography program.
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT RT (R)) and Registered Radiologic Technologist in Computed Tomography (ARRT RT (CT)).
- New Jersey State X-Ray License.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Current certification and licensure applicable to the position.
- Additional Information:
- Perform computed tomography procedures, maintain sterile fields and instruments, and follow radiological procedure protocols.
- Assess patient tolerance of contrast, screen for allergies and medication incompatibilities, and observe patients before and after contrast injections.
- Follow venipuncture and power injector protocols.
- Verify patient identification, protect patient privacy, and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
- Acquire, process, transmit, and verify urgent images in the Picture Archiving and Communication System/Radiology Information System (PACS/RIS) according to established procedures.
- Maintain daily and monthly quality assurance and quality control requirements.
- Recognize equipment malfunctions or unusual operating conditions and notify appropriate personnel.
- Coordinate emergency and unscheduled procedures, support patient transport, and maintain efficient workflow.
- Maintain cleanliness, inventory, stocking, and organization of computed tomography rooms, equipment, supplies, and medications.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
