Travel CT Technologist - $2,431 per week

About the role

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Portland, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

• Must have 1 year of experience
• Must have BLS
• Must have ARRT (CT) National Certification
• Must have state-specific licensing when required
• Must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology

Qualifications

• ARRT (CT)
• BLS
• 1 Year

Skills

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology
• Ability to work long or short term assignments
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean or stoop easily

Benefits

• Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation)
• Tax-free stipend amount to be determined

Pay

Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

We are looking for a Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Portland, OR. 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

Job ID

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1458461.

Posted job title

CT Technologists - CT Tech RAD - Travel