Multi Modality Ct Technologist - Health And Wellness Center

Overview

Multi Modality CT Technologist - Health and Wellness Center, Iselin, New Jersey. Apply. Requisition #  Shift: Day. Status:
Per Diem.

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. It’s 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 Multi Modality CT Technologist is trained, qualified and competent in at least two of the following disciplines:
General Diagnostic Radiology, CT, MRI, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine/PET. The technologist is expected to work in any area for which they are qualified based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of a revolutionary approach to healthcare at the forefront of innovation and convenience. Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking passionate and pioneering individuals to join our brand-new Health and Wellness Center at Metropark, a first-of-its-kind facility in New Jersey.

As a member of our team, you will help redefine healthcare accessibility, providing world-class, convenient care for people traveling throughout the Northeast, including New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. This state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot facility will offer a wide array of services, including primary care, urgent care, advanced imaging, and specialists. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking model of care that integrates a comprehensive, one-stop-shop of health services into the daily lives of thousands of commuters and residents.

This is a Weekend shift position: 8am-5pm.

• Performs complex CT procedures.
• Evaluates radiographs to ensure proper identification and diagnostic value.
• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, health care proxy 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: shielding, immobilization devices.
• Assists providers with CT guided Interventional procedures as required.
• Performs CT examination and administers 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 principles of image gently and image wisely.
• Follows 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 using EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, and other systems as added by the hospital.
• Greets all patients on arrival for their exam using AIDET standards.
• Administers emergency care including performing CPR, if necessary.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends, with overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
• On-call…