Cat Scan Technician (PT-Evening), Somerville NJ

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000174770
Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: RWJ Somerset
Department: Cat Scan

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Experience: Three years hospital experience as a staff technologist preferred, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Evening shift, 24 hours/week
• Part-Time Schedule

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Positions patient to obtain study as prescribed by standard operating procedures.
• Able to position all anatomical parts as indicated by the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs the preparation in order to insure the prompt commencement of the procedure.
• Ensures all necessary equipment is at hand prior to starting the ordered examination.
• Under the direction of a Radiologist, instructs and administers cleansing preps and contrast agents.
• Protects patients and other personnel by administrating proper radiation protection techniques.
• Protects the reproductive organs with appropriate apparel, if visualization of these areas is not required.
• Transfers and properly position patients for examinations in order to obtain desired radiographic results according to physician specifications
• Assists physicians in performance of examinations.
• As outlined in radiology policy and procedure and under the direction of the medical chairman the technologist will have proven competency in the administration of IV contrast media, to include venipuncture.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Secures and returns supplies. Maintains room and room s stock.
• Responsible for necessary equipment maintenance recommendations and trouble shooting when indicated. Keeps all necessary equipment maintenance logs which pertain to preventative maintenance of Emergency service.
• Makes sure all necessary supplies are in room and restocks room accordingly.
• Responsible for patient scheduling and smooth flow of schedule and patient preparation including contrast administration.
• Responsible for quality control of Cat scan examinations.

Uses the computer system according to standard operating procedures:

• Able to enter studies in RIS and HIS, and track cases.
• Able to split and fix studies in PACS as necessary.
• Performs a variety of related clerical tasks as necessary.
• Cooperates with all hospital personnel in a positive and professional manner, maintaining ethical relationships. Maintains a positive and loyal attitude towards employer.
• Rotates shifts covering weekends and on-call
• Attends in-service training as required by the department
• Able to attend the majority of educational in-services.
• Explains procedures to the patient and answers any questions prior to the commencement of the procedures.
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation prior to the submitting of the procedure for interpretation
• Assists in the instruction of student technologists
• Able to demonstrate technical art to the students.
• Able to evaluate student performance and fill out observation forms.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.