CT Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CT Technologist

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department: Cat Scan

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $47.67 - $56.74 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The stated hourly wage range reflects the expected compensation for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final salary offered to the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including their educational qualifications, skills, and relevant work experience.

Role Overview

The CT Technologist is essential to patient care and diagnostic processes. Working under the guidance of a certified radiologist, this position requires a significant degree of autonomy. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering contrast agents, ensuring radiation safety, and producing high-quality diagnostic images.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical conditions, age, and suspected conditions to determine appropriate techniques.
• Assist the radiologist with specific radiographic procedures.
• Accurately label images with time and patient positioning.
• Ensure patient comfort and well-being, both physically and mentally, throughout the examination.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the examination room before procedures commence.
• Explain procedures to patients, keeping them informed of progress, and assist with transfers on and off the examination table.
• Monitor equipment functionality and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Prepare the examination room prior to patient entry and clean it afterward.
• Utilize the Radiology Information System effectively to manage patient cases.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development principles to meet the specific needs of patients based on their age.

This Position May Be Right for You If:

• You communicate with clarity and compassion, engaging effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Your work is guided by meticulous attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• You thrive in a dynamic clinical setting, remaining calm and adaptable under pressure.
• Ensuring patient safety and delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging are your primary concerns.
• You enjoy collaborating with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• You are motivated by continuous learning and professional development.
• Creating a positive and reassuring experience for patients is central to your practice.

Qualifications for Consideration

• Graduation from an AMA-accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
• CT Certification is required.
• A valid New Jersey License is mandatory.
• Prior experience in CT is essential.
• Current BLS Heart Saver/Health Care Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.