Travel CT Technologist - $2,560 per week

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

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, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the process.
• Instruct patients on how to hold their breath or remain still during scans as required.
• Operate and calibrate the CT scanner, ensuring proper settings for each scan, including radiation dose, slice thickness, and imaging protocols.
• Administer contrast agents or dye injections (under physician or radiologist guidance) to enhance image clarity during certain CT procedures.
• Monitor equipment during imaging to ensure high-quality images are captured and no errors occur.
• Review CT images for quality, ensuring all required areas are captured and meet diagnostic standards.
• Work closely with radiologists to ensure images are of sufficient quality to support diagnosis; repeat or adjust scans as necessary.
• Follow safety protocols to minimize radiation exposure to patients, including using the lowest possible dose and utilizing shielding where appropriate.
• Maintain a sterile, safe, and clean environment in the CT room; sanitize 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 and assist in diagnosing medical conditions.
• Document patient information, scan parameters, contrast media used, and any complications in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in patient care planning and discuss imaging approaches for complex cases.
• Maintain, clean, and perform basic troubleshooting on the CT scanner and associated equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and calibration of CT equipment; alert maintenance staff to any malfunctions.
• Keep accurate logs of equipment use, maintenance, and repairs.
• Follow all radiation safety protocols to protect patients and staff, including shielding and dosage guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, safety standards, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Stay updated on changes to regulatory standards, including radiation safety, patient privacy, and procedural guidelines.
• Accurately document imaging procedures, patient information, and adverse events; ensure compliance with hospital policies and industry standards.
• Assist with maintaining patient flow by providing quick turnaround times for imaging results.
• Provide education and guidance to patients regarding aftercare, potential side effects, and follow-up procedures.
• Address patient concerns about the procedure, including fears of radiation exposure or claustrophobia.
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity are maintained throughout the imaging process.
• Participate in continuing education to stay current with advancements in CT imaging technology, protocols, and safety procedures.
• Attend in-house training sessions and seminars on new imaging techniques or equipment.
• Maintain professional certification and licensure, including continuing education requirements.

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.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, days
• 36 hours per week