Local Contract CT Technologist
Morristown, NJ
MetaSense, Inc.
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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.

Required Education:
-HS diploma/GED
-Completion of a Radiographer Technical training program from a School of Radiography or College based Radiography program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-ARRT RT (R)
-ARRT RT (CT)
-NJDEP – New Jersey State X-Ray License.
-BLS Certification.

4 days per week (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed 9p-7a) overnight Shift: 9pm-7am
On-call required