Travel CT Technologist - $2,732 per week

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health - 30 Prospect Avenue
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Team members must achieve ARRT (CT) certification within the twelve months following their hire date.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within following three months of hire date.
  • Job Details
  • The Cat Scan Technologist performs computer tomography procedures and related techniques, producing sectional and three-dimensional images for the interpretation and assists with interventional and therapeutic procedures.
  • Performs complex CT procedures.
  • Uses professional judgment when reviewing and obtaining patient's clinical history for procedures, ensuring information is documented and scanned into PACS.
  • Prepares, screens and reviews the accuracy of the contrast questionnaire with patient and/or family member and scan into EPIC.
  • Identifies and/or administers contrast media related to CT exams as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
  • Reviews the patient prescription to verify appropriateness of exam and if incorrect, communicates with the Radiologist and Referring Physician to obtain additional clinical information or a new prescription.
  • Responsible for calling physicians to clarify the prescription in accordance with the appropriate CT protocols.
  • Responsible for verifying insurance authorized exam script and send exam modification forms to Finance for insurance re-verification.
  • Responsible for obtaining outside studies (CD) then scheduling them in EPIC so the CD and reports are available in PACS in order to be compared by Radiologists.
  • Responsible for providing exam copies to the patient and requesting physician and/or family member.
  • Evaluates radiographs using PACS System to ensure that radiographs 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.
  • The collection of information is determined by the patient's needs or condition.
  • Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure.
  • Preps patient for scanning: (i.e. shielding, immobilization devices).
  • Determines appropriate type and dose of contrast to be administered.
  • Provides accurate explanations and instructions at any appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
  • Performs venipuncture, IV patency, and maintenance procedures according to established guidelines.
  • Monitors the patient's physical condition for any adverse reactions during the procedure.
  • On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
    • Job Requirements
    • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and radiological positioning of the human body.
    • Understanding mechanical attributes of CT software and hardware.
    • Thorough knowledge of PACS system.
    • Team members must achieve ARRT (CT) certification within the twelve months following their hire date.
    • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within following three months of hire date.
    • Six months CT experience preferred.
    • Knowledge of Epic and any HIS/RIS system added by the hospital.
      • Schedule Information
      • Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
      • Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patients care.
        • Additional Details
        • Responsible for calling physicians to clarify the prescription in accordance with the appropriate CT protocols.
        • Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
        • 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.).
        • This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
        • Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies and Standards of Behavior.

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