Travel CT Technologist - $2,170 per week

Craig Source: WhatJobs

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TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Craig, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: CT Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Craig, CO. The right CT Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As a CT Tech, you will be responsible for the use of computed tomography equipment and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation. CT Techs are also responsible for the preparation of and caring for patients undergoing CT scanning.

Tasks

As a CT Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain imaging procedures to patients, providing reassurance and support as required
Correctly interpret doctors' written instructions
Appropriately position patients to scan specific areas of their bodies
Use computerized tomography equipment to capture diagnostic images of patients' internal organs and tissues
Administer radiocontrast agents to patients to enhance the visibility of internal organs and tissues
Evaluate CT scans to determine whether they are of good technical quality
Follow safety procedures when working with radiation
Maintain accurate patient records
Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARRT (CT) National Certification with registration in computed tomography, and state-specific licensing when required.

CT Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean or stoop easily. CT Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: BLS, ARRT (CT), ARRT (R), 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CT Technologists - CT Tech RAD - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.