CT Technologist / CT Technologist

Job Summary CT Technologist, CT. The position performs complex computed tomography procedures, including general scans with and without contrast, computed tomography angiography, and perfusion studies. Responsibilities include patient assessment and preparation, contrast administration, image-quality evaluation, venipuncture, intravenous access maintenance, and support of interventional and therapeutic procedures. Job Details

• Required Qualifications:
• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Diagnostic Radiography License
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.)(R) license through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within three months of hire
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.)(CT) certification required within twelve months of hire
• Minimum five years of experience
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, radiological positioning, computed tomography procedures with and without contrast, computed tomography angiography, perfusion, computed tomography software and hardware, and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) technology
• Competency with a GE Revolution computed tomography scanner, venipuncture, intravenous access patency, and intravenous access maintenance procedures
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Six months of computed tomography experience
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.)(CT) license
• Knowledge of EPIC and other Hospital Information System/Radiology Information System platforms
• Schedule: Friday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM; three 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week. Weekends are required, holidays are not required, and on-call availability is optional.
• Additional Information:
• Performs patient screening, clinical history review, protocol preparation, and safety assessments.
• Reviews prescriptions and coordinates clarification with appropriate clinical providers when needed.
• Prepares patients for scanning using shielding and immobilization devices.
• Determines the appropriate contrast type and dosage and monitors patients for adverse reactions.
• Provides clear procedure explanations and documents patient questions and concerns.
• Evaluates images to confirm proper identification and diagnostic quality.
• Scrub color is black.
• The role requires lifting at least 25 pounds, pushing and pulling at least 50 pounds, and standing for at least six hours per day.
• Care is adapted to the patient population’s age, culture, language, literacy, and sensory needs.

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