Job Description: AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
POSITION SHIFT: Days
POSITION STATUS: Part-Time
REQ_NUM: 07-35639
Hours Per Week 24
Holidays Required? Yes
Job Category: Radiology
Location: City Hospital
Weekends Required? Yes
Description
$7,500 Sign-on Bonus
The CT Technologist performs diagnostic testing according to established departmental procedures, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care.
The CT Technologist performs diagnostic testing as directed by the physician at a competent technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position operates diagnostic equipment, including peripheral equipment, in a safe and efficient manner to obtain optimal test results. The CT Technologist manages the patient during the diagnostic procedure to meet patient care standards. This position ensures supplies are maintained and reports problems with equipment to the appropriate staff member.
This position actively participates in and supports student clinical education activities where applicable. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.
QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
BLS for Healthcare Providers required
Licensed by the State of NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
Registered as American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
Advanced certification from ARRT required within 18 months of passing initial registry or date of hire for all CT RTs.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited radiological technologist school required
EXPERIENCE:
1-year diagnostic testing experience preferred
Candidates must possess ability to multitask, with attention to fine detail in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire
NJDEP State License expires every two years and must be renewed biennially to work
ARRT expires on incumbent's date of birth and must be renewed annually to work
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, potential injury, and hazardous substances, including electromagnetic radiation. Position requires the ability to stand a majority of the time; technologist performing MRIs require the ability to sit in front of a CRT monitor much of the time. Position requires extensive pushing, pulling and lifting of patients and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
The department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool lists the essential functions of this position.
UNIT
POPULATION SERVED:
Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) serviced:
CT
Imaging with and without contrast of cardio-pulmonary, vascular, neuro, GI, GU, GYN, skeletal/muscular conditions and diseases including but not limited to: PVD, CVA/TIA, COPD, CHF, HNP, oncology, etc.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the Radiology Manager. This position takes direction from the CT Supervisor.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
