CAT Scan Technologist Diem-1

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

• Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations.

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of computerized tomography imaging principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of venipuncture techniques and practices for the administration of intravenous contrast media.

• Performs excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.

• Demonstrates protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines pertaining to radiation safety. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Maintains radiation exposure reading within ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) limits. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring, as demonstrated by observation by peers, supervisor, manager, or director.

• Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate protective actions and infection control procedures.

• Identifies correctly patients and files ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies.

• Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.

• Ensures daily quality control and assurance to CAT Scan Equipment. Reports any accidents, complaints, or equipment malfunctions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology. New Jersey Radiology Technologist License. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration. Certification in computed tomography required and must obtain CAT Scan certification within one year of hire. Associate's degree preferred.

• Experience: No previous experience required.

• Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Diagnostic Radiography License

• Knowledge and Skills: Basic computer skills. Effective verbal communication skills. Capability to perform on-call, holiday, and weekend work when required.

• Special Training: Must be trained and experienced in operating CT equipment.

• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities

• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Twisting , Bending , Squat/kneel/crawl , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

• Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.

• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Radiation

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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