CT Technologist, Full-Time
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Whitestone
Posted on: March 12, 2025
Job Description:
Description: Our team members are the heart of what makes us
better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live
better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a
culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
Its also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change.The CT Technologist performs computed tomography procedures
and related techniques, producing sectional and three-dimensional
images for the interpretation and assists with interventional and
therapeutic procedures.
Responsibilties: A day in the life of a CT Technologist at
Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Performs complex CT procedures.
- Evaluates radiographs 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 to prepare protocols for scanning and patient
safety. The collection of information is determined by the
patient's needs or condition.
- Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared
for the procedure.
- Preps patient for scanning: (i.e. shielding, immobilization
devices).
- Assist providers with CT guided Interventional procedures as
required.
- Perform CT examination and administer contrast following
established departmental protocols.
- Provides accurate explanations and instructions at any
appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
Addresses and documents patient questions and concerns regarding
the procedure when appropriate.
- Performs venipuncture, IV patency, and maintenance procedures
according to established guidelines.
- Monitors the patient's physical condition during the
procedure.
- Reviews images to determine if additional scans will enhance
the diagnostic value of the procedure.
- Performs retrospective reconstruction on raw data.
- Provides technical assistance and instruction to students,
employees, and medical residents.
- Adheres to the principals of image gently & image wisely.
- Follow & adheres to infection control guidelines and sterile
techniques.
- Revises scanning parameters to better visualize the pathology
in accordance with established protocol.
- Reviews all diagnostic or therapeutic data for completeness and
accuracy.
- Documents diagnostic, treatment, and patient data in the
appropriate record.
- Archives images to data storage devices according to
established guidelines.
- Assesses equipment to determine acceptable performance based on
established guidelines.
- Performs daily clerical duties, which includes the use of EPIC,
PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and
other computer systems as added by hospital.
- Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing
AIDET standards.
- Administers emergency care including performing CPR, if
necessary.
- Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and
weekends.
- Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient
care.
- On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology
policy.
- Adheres to the policy of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior,
Attendance, and Punctuality.
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served and
modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e.,
age, culture, language, hearing and /or visually impaired, etc.).
This process includes communicating with the patient, parent,
and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age,
educational, literacy, etc.).
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's
Organizational Competencies.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of
behavior.
Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:
- Graduate of approved school of radiography.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited
to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.Licenses and
Certifications Required:
- Diagnostic Radiography License.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Certification.
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
- CT certification must complete within 9 months from date of
hire.Contacts:
- Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.Working
Conditions:
- Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50
lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.If you feel the above
description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities,
then please apply today!Required
Keywords: Hackensack Meridian Health, New York , CT Technologist, Full-Time, Other , Whitestone, New York
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