What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist PRN position at Cooper University Health Care?
Hello. My name is Don Viterelli. I am one of the hospital based radiology managers. I oversee the cat scan M. R. I. And ultrasound departments here in radiology. Um One of the most unique parts of my day coming to cooper is that I never know what I'm going to walk into. Um Which makes it very exciting because I love problem solving. I love helping out my coworkers. I love working with other department heads to try to provide the best patient care and also to ensure that our patients have the best outcome possible. Um The other part that I love is that everyone that I work with is part of my family, my second family, my home away from home family and I enjoy working with every single one of them and I really appreciate the care that cooper gives to its employees and to their patients and I'm happy to be part of this team.
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Short Description
- Performs CAT Scan procedures following protocols established by the Radiologist
- Operates the CT scanner during IR procedures in the CT department.
- Maintains work area: Reports maintenance issues for equipment, monitors supplies and deficiencies.
- Adheres to all Infection Prevention prolicies, utilizing the appropriate PPE needed.
- Maintains licensure and BLS.
- Stays current and participates departmental training offered.
- Demonstrates courteous behavior, positive attitude, etc. through polite communication with all co- workers/customers.
- Understands and appreciates the need to provide good customer service, both internal and external.
- Participates in clinical activities (i.e. assists with patient flow/care, helps to optimize throughput of patients via Radiology Transport).
- Remains compliant of timekeeping rules: Avoids early, late and unauthorized entries. Adheres to Departmental procedures, fulfills compliance with life safety, fire and hazardous waste, Radiation Safety, and Infection Prevention requirements.
- Attends staff meetings and reviews daily huddles to keep current on department communications.
- Participates in Departmental On Call and Holiday Requirements.
Experience Required
General, Trauma and ED;
Experience with Pediatrics and Cardiac preferred but not necessary
Education Requirements
Graduate of AMA Approved Radiologic Technologist Program.
Must be enrolled in a qualified Computed Tomography program
License/Certification Requirements
Current BLS Certification (Basic Life Support).
Current ARRT License (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
Current NJ-RADTECH License (Radiologic Technologist).
ARRT Board Certified in Computed Tomography preferred. If not at the time of hire, within 12 months of employment.
Special Requirements
Scheduled Days / Hours: Sat and Sun 730a-4p; License (or Certification):ARRT Required; License (or Certification):BLS Required; License (or Certification):NJ-RADTECH Required
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