CT Technologist in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: CT Technologist

Location: Community Medical Center

Department Name: Cat Scan

Req #: 0000269030

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $55.70 - $55.70 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

CT Technologist – RWJBarnabas Health

The CT Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality computed tomography (CT) examinations to assist radiologists in the diagnosis of disease, injury, and other medical conditions. The CT Technologist provides compassionate patient care while maintaining the highest standards of image quality, radiation safety, and operational excellence.

The CT Technologist prepares patients for imaging procedures, operates CT scanners and power injectors in accordance with manufacturer specifications and radiation safety guidelines, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient delivery of care. The technologist performs examinations for inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and same-day patients while supporting departmental goals related to patient satisfaction, safety, quality, and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing CT examinations in accordance with approved departmental protocols and physician orders.
• Preparing, screening, educating, and positioning patients to ensure safe and accurate imaging procedures.
• Operating CT scanners, power injectors, and related equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and radiation safety standards.
• Acquiring high-quality diagnostic images while adhering to established quality assurance guidelines.
• Maintaining patient safety, radiation safety, infection prevention, and patient confidentiality standards.
• Providing imaging services for inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and rapid diagnostic/observation patients.
• Addressing patient questions and concerns while delivering exceptional customer service and patient-centered care.
• Collaborating with radiologists, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure timely and effective patient care.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and completing all required departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Participating in weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations as required by departmental needs.

To be considered for this opportunity:

• Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology required.
• Current New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Radiologic Technologist License required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography required.
• ARRT Certification in Computed Tomography (CT) preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) approved course required.
• Successful completion of all required orientation and competency programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CT imaging procedures, radiation safety practices, and patient care standards preferred.