CT Technologist (Per Diem)

***Please note that this position is located in Neptune, NJ.*** Schedule Full Time (36+ hours/week) Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America) On Call: Yes On-Call Time Payment Policy: On Call: Yes On-Call Requirements: As needed per Department of Radiology policy. On-Call Reminder: On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy. On-Call Details: On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy. Weekend Work: Yes Weekend Work Frequency: Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends. Weekend Work Reminder: Weekend and holiday coverage required. Holiday Work: Yes Holiday Work Frequency: Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends. Holiday Work Reminder: Weekend and holiday coverage required. Other Important Information Nothing at this time. Benefits Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members and their families. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurancePrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability insuranceLife insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance401(k) retirement plan with company matchPaid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick, personal, and holidaysTuition reimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Adoption assistanceWellness programs including gym memberships and discounts on fitness classesDiscounts on entertainment, dining, shopping, travel, and morePet insuranceLegal insuranceIdentity theft protectionCritical illness insuranceHospital indemnity insuranceAccident insuranceHybrid and remote work options for eligible positionsAnd more! Our benefits are designed to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and at home. We regularly review and update our benefits package to ensure we are offering competitive and valuable options to our team members. We encourage you to take advantage of these benefits and resources to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients and our communities. Join us and be a part of something greater! Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. Hackensack Meridian Health comprises 18 hospitals from Bergen to Ocean counties, which includes three academic medical centers – Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, JFK Medical Center in Edison; two children's hospitals - Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital in Hackensack, K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital in Neptune; nine community hospitals – Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, Ocean Medical Center in Brick, Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin; a behavioral health hospital – Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead; and two rehabilitation hospitals - JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison and Shore Rehabilitation Institute in Brick. Additionally, the network has more than 500 patient care locations throughout the state which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers and physician practice locations. Hackensack Meridian Health has more than 36,000 team members, and 7,000 physicians and is a distinguished leader in health care philanthropy, committed to the health and well-being of the communities it serves. The network's notable distinctions include having four of its hospitals are among the top hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News and World Report, including its #1 ranked Hackensack University Medical Center. Additionally, the network has more than 500 patient care locations and has collaborated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to create the John Theurer Cancer Center, one of the nation's top 50 cancer centers. Hackensack Meridian Health is the Hometown Team, and its team members are the heart of what makes it better. For additional information, please visit www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org. ***Please note that this position is located in Neptune, NJ.*** ***HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.*** ***Job Duties The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.Experience: Years of relevant work experience.Education: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.*** ***In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.*** ***Minimum rate of $46.64 Hourly*** ***Please note that this position is located in Neptune, NJ.*** ***Schedule Full Time (36+ hours/week)*** ***Standard Hours: 40*** ***Shift: Day (United States of America)*** ***On Call: Yes*** ***On-Call Time Payment Policy: On Call: Yes*** ***On-Call Requirements: As needed per Department of Radiology policy.*** ***On-Call Reminder: On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.*** ***On-Call Details: On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.*** ***Weekend Work: Yes*** ***Weekend Work Frequency: Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.*** ***Weekend Work Reminder: Weekend and holiday coverage required.*** ***Holiday Work: Yes*** ***Holiday Work Frequency: Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.*** ***Holiday Work Reminder: Weekend and holiday coverage required.***

About the role

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 who perform computed tomography procedures and related techniques, producing sectional and three-dimensional images for interpretation and assisting with interventional and therapeutic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex CT procedures.
• Evaluates radiographs to ensure that radiographs contain proper identification and are of 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.
• Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure.
• Preps patient for scanning (i.e., 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 & image wisely.
• Follows & adheres to 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, which includes the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by hospital.
• Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing AIDET standards.
• Administers emergency care including performing CPR, if necessary.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
• On-call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
• Adheres to the policy of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Performs modality-specific daily and monthly QA.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Qualifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT, CT) within 9 months of entering position.
• NJ state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.).
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.

Pay

Minimum rate of $46.64 hourly.

Schedule

• Full Time (36+ hours/week).
• Standard Hours: 40.
• Shift: Day.
• On Call: Yes, as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
• Weekend and holiday coverage required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prescription drug coverage.