Travel Cat Scan Technologist

At St. Luke’s, our travel staff are OUR employees.  They are a valued part of our team and are extended benefits such as medical, vision, and dental, as well as retirement options. Our travel staff has the best of both worlds available to them – flexibility of travel & the support of working for a 100 Top Health Care System.   St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset!  Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

 

 

Travel Positions, 13 week assignments, shift and location will vary

2 years of experience required.
BLS, Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, Advanced CT registry required upon hire


The Travel Registered Cat Scan Technologist will perform various CT Scans and assists Radiologist during performance of invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of invasive procedures and performs CT scan examinations as directed by the Radiologist

• Properly identifies patient and exam and performs CT scan services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality

• Communicates clinical observations during CT scan examinations to Radiologist.  Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to Radiologist

• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities

• Injects contrast for CT Scans in accordance with department policy. Patient CT questionnaire is completed for each patient and reviewed prior to start of exam

• Performs 3-D imaging functions

• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination

• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs

• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients

• Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate equipment and chart information.  Sitting for up to 5 hours in 30-minute increments.  Standing and walking for up to 3 hours in 15-minute increments.  Pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients up to 400 pounds with assistance.  Occasional stooping, lifting and raising arms above shoulder level.  Lifting and moving of objects up to 40 pounds.  Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.  Seeing as it relates to normal vision.

EDUCATION:

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered.

NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiological Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Two years staff technologist experience. Advanced CT registry required upon hire. Current BLS certification required.  History of computer usage experience required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include your present employer and if listing prior agency experience, please also include the hospital names and locations of your assignments.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses.  If you have questions, please reach out to our Travel Recruitment Specialist at 484-658-1737 or Natasha.Dunda@sluhn.org.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.