Talent Network: Cat Scan Technologists (CT Techs)

Summit Health/VillageMD is looking to add CT Techs to our teams in NJ and NY!

*Full time, part time, and per diem schedules available*

How you can make a difference:

• Prepare and assist patients for CAT scan procedures as requested by a physician. As well as review patient orders in advanced to ensure proper exam has been requested.
• Educate patients about the procedures to be performed including contrast material administration and its possible contraindications and adverse effects.
• Set up CAT scan equipment and apparatus by selecting appropriate protocols and required for any prescribed procedures.
• Obtain optimum quality CAT scan images through employment of proper anatomical positioning, slice thickness and other required techniques in accordance with the protocols designed by the radiologists.
• Instruct patients with proper pre and post scan instructions, including but not limited to Barium and IV prep breathing instructions during the scan, and post scan instructions.
• Obtains essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation.
• Operates Radiographic or Bone Density equipment for diagnostic quality imaging for Radiologist interpretation.
• Observe and follow safety procedures to include universal precautions.
• Verify proper patient identification on the study and route it PACS.
• Process studies onto CD for patient study requests while maintaining proper HIPPA compliance.
• Ensure ALARA and Image Gently is being followed.
• Practice sterile technique and prevent cross contamination when indicated.
• Demonstrate commitment of total quality management and the tenets of service excellence by acting in accordance with the organizational mission at all times.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years' experience required.
• Graduated from an accredited Radiology program.
• Licensed by NJ or NY State DEP.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies
• BLS certification is required. IV certified preferred.
• Maintain current knowledge of RIS and PACS computer systems.
• The ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is required.
• Advanced computer skills including email, Microsoft applications and ability to comprehend and utilize Electronic Medical Record System, RIS and PACS Systems.

If this is you, we would love to connect and share more about our Imaging team!