Cat Scan Tech Nights

Duties:
Job Summary:
-The CT technologist will demonstrate professionalism and service excellence when performing the following tasks

-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

-The technologist will adhere to all HIPAA regulations and respect the patients privacy

-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

-Maintains adequate 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 w thin 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

-Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of working area

-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

-When doing cases that require immediate results such as Code Grey, Trauma and Partial Trauma the images will be acquired ,processed , sent and verified/completed in PACS / RIS system per established protocol(Immediately after acquisition for Code Grey)

-The CT technologist will notify the radiologist as Code Grey images are being
sent and follow with any processed data after

-All staff should notify the radiologist of ANY unusual finding to provide the optimum care for the patient.

Education:
Required Education:
-HS diploma/GED
-Completion of a Radiographer Technical training program from a School of Radiography or College based Radiography program.
Preferred Education:
-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-ARRT RT (R)
-ARRT RT (CT)
-NJDEP New Jersey State X-Ray License.
-BLS Certification.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A

Languages:
English( Speak, Read, Write )

Certifications & Licenses:
ARRT
BLS
Emergency Response
HIPAA
Radiographer
venipuncture

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
-N/A
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Minimum Degree Required: Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

City: NEWTON

Schedule:
Start Date: 09/23/2024
End Date: 12/21/2024
Schedule Notes: Saturday 5p 6a Sunday 5p 6a Monday 5p 6a
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Days Per Week: 3.00