Travel CT Technologist - $2,732 per week - Brick New Jersey

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health - 425 Jack Martin Blvd
Location: Brick, New Jersey
Posted On: 11/07/2024

Certification Details
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within the first three months of hire date.
• Team members must achieve ARRT (CT) certification within the twelve months following their hire date.
  Job Details
  • The Cat Scan Technologist performs computer tomography procedures and related techniques, producing sectional and three-dimensional images for the interpretation and assists with interventional and therapeutic procedures.
  • Performs complex CT procedures.
  • Uses professional judgment when reviewing and obtaining patient's clinical history for procedures, ensuring information is documented and scanned into PACS.
  • Prepares, screens and reviews the accuracy of the contrast questionnaire with patient and/or family member and scan into EPIC.
  • Identifies and/or administers contrast media related to CT exams as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
  • Reviews the patient prescription to verify appropriateness of exam and if incorrect, communicates with the Radiologist and Referring Physician to obtain additional clinical information or a new prescription.
  • Responsible for calling physicians to clarify the prescription in accordance with the appropriate CT protocols.
  • Responsible for verifying insurance authorized exam script and send exam modification forms to Finance for insurance re-verification.
  • Responsible for obtaining outside studies (CD) then scheduling them in EPIC so the CD and reports are available in PACS in order to be compared by Radiologists.
  • Responsible for providing exam copies to the patient and requesting physician and/or family member.
  • Evaluates radiographs using PACS System to ensure that radiographs contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
  • Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others and health care providers.
    Job Requirements
    • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and radiological positioning of the human body.
    • Understanding mechanical attributes of CT software and hardware.
    • Thorough knowledge of PACS system.
      Schedule Information
      • Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
      • Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patients care.
      • On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
        Additional Details
        • Maintains CEU Credits.
        • Team members must achieve ARRT (CT) certification within the twelve months following their hire date.
        • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within following three months of hire date.
        • Six months CT experience preferred.
        • Knowledge of Epic and any HIS/RIS system added by the hospital. More...

              

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