CT Techs needed full or part-time for Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs locations

Lawrenceville, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning state-of-the-art and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Operates computerized tomography equipment to produce films of designated portions of the human body for neonate pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients.

Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physicians order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications.

Explains procedure to patient and ensures consent form is signed if required for examination.

Positions patient and administers oral or intravenous contrast as required. Monitors patient reaction and responds to adverse reactions with emergency procedures as necessary.

Selects equipment parameters and logs pertinent information.

Performs scanning procedure. Modifies parameters as required to improve visualization of desired anatomy.

Organizes images performs the scan and transfers exam to PACS system.

Aids with transportation of patients to and from Emergency Room and Inpatient areas.

Responsible for ensuring communication to radiologist regarding Acute Stroke patients and certifying compliance with Acute Stroke protocols.

Enters patient charges into computer.

Monitors equipment for functionality and performance. Refers noted problems to the CT Supervisor.

Assists in orienting and training personnel as necessary.

Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions unsafe conditions or employee/patient/visitor injuryaccident to Manager.

Qualifications

Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited school

Registered CT Technologist with the ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT)

Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED

Prior training or experience in Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning.

Ability to insert intravenous catheter

Work Hours:

8 AM - 5 PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

OverviewNorthside Hospital is award-winning state-of-the-art and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a ...