Travel CT Tech - $2,342 per week

About the Role

A CT Technologist (CT Tech) operates computed tomography (CT) scanners to perform diagnostic imaging procedures for patients. The CT Tech ensures patient comfort and safety, prepares the imaging equipment, and assists the healthcare team in obtaining diagnostic information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for CT scans by explaining the procedure, answering questions, and ensuring comfort.
• Verify patient information, including medical history, allergies, and prior imaging, to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate imaging protocols.
• Position patients properly on the CT table to obtain necessary images while ensuring safety and comfort.
• Instruct patients on breath-holding or remaining still during scans as required.
• Operate and calibrate the CT scanner, adjusting settings such as radiation dose, slice thickness, and imaging protocols.
• Administer contrast agents or dye injections (under physician or radiologist guidance) to enhance image clarity.
• Monitor equipment during imaging to ensure high-quality images and troubleshoot errors.
• Review CT images for quality, ensuring diagnostic standards are met, and adjust scans as necessary.
• Follow safety protocols to minimize radiation exposure, including using shielding and adhering to dosage guidelines.
• Maintain a sterile, safe, and clean environment in the CT room, sanitizing equipment between patients.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to contrast agents and alert healthcare providers if necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians, radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to determine appropriate imaging procedures.
• Document patient information, scan parameters, contrast media used, and complications in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintain, clean, and perform basic troubleshooting on CT equipment, ensuring proper functionality.
• Perform routine inspections and calibration of CT equipment and report malfunctions to maintenance staff.
• Follow radiation safety protocols and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Stay updated on regulatory standards, including radiation safety, patient privacy, and procedural guidelines.
• Provide patient education on aftercare, potential side effects, and follow-up procedures.
• Address patient concerns, including fears of radiation exposure or claustrophobia, and maintain patient privacy and dignity.
• Participate in continuing education to stay current with advancements in CT imaging technology and safety procedures.
• Maintain professional certification and licensure, including continuing education requirements.

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
• Start Date: 08/31/2026

Pay

Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico