Job Description

Job Title: Cat Scan Technician

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Cat Scan

Req #: 0000209271

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.23 - $56.47 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Performs CT procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Exercises professional judgment in performance of procedures and patient care. Conducts other related duties assigned and maintains knowledge of other areas in the department. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care. The CT Technologist will train new CT Technologists, schedule daily assignments for staff and management ofthe patient flow, assist management to ensure that the CT equipment is inspected and remains compliant, assists with MRI's as needed and performs quality control.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• CT experience required

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• NJ License required

Scheduling Requirements:

• 40 hours/week

Essential Functions:

• Schedule daily assignments for staff and management of the patient flow
• Assist management to ensure that the CT equipment is inspected and remains compliant
• Order and maintain adequate storeroom supply levels
• Perform quality control and check on equipment daily
• Train new CT Technologists
• Assist in MRI as needed
• Ensures patient comfort, physical and mental well being during the examination
• Analyzes patient physical condition, age and suspected pathology for proper technique
• Assists Radiologist in performing certain radiographic procedures
• Ensures that room is properly stocked with all needed supplies prior to the beginning of the procedure
• Explains procedures, keeps patient informed of progress and assists patients in transferring onto/off examination table for procedures
• Observes equipment for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to supervisor
• Properly prepares room before patient enters and cleans it after patient exits
• Properly uses the Radiology Information System to arrive, change if necessary and complete cases
• Utilizes equipment appropriately for each type of examination
• Verifies physician orders, documents completion on inpatient charts

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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