Travel Radiologic Technologist - $2,044 per week

About the role

Bluebird Staffing is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in State College, Pennsylvania.

Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures and respond to patient questions. Perform diagnostic procedures for patients as ordered by physicians.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care/technical duties and procedures in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Greets each patient in a pleasant manner.
• Reviews requests and evaluates order for appropriate exam and diagnosis.
• Always checks for two identifiers: Name and Date of Birth.
• Explains the procedure in terms that the patient understands.
• Contacts the appropriate individuals for proper scheduling/orders: doctors offices and/or nurses.
• Prepares and positions patients for examinations.
• Determines and uses proper technique to position patient for view/examination.
• Takes correct views for examination.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate CR, Fluoro and DR rooms safely and efficiently.
• Knows how to operate CR readers and printers.
• Performs proper start up and shut down of equipment.
• Knows how to transfer images to PACS, scan documents and route.
• Knows how to change priority to STAT or URGENT when deemed necessary.
• Assists the Radiologist and/or Fluoro Tech during fluoroscopic and special procedure examinations.
• Moves portable radiographic equipment for various procedures within the following departments: Emergency Dept., Operating Room, PACU and Nursing departments.
• While in operating room and for various procedures within the Radiology department, uses proper sterile technique during examination.
• Prepares IV and Oral contrast media for use, and administers contrast media as needed.
• Verbalizes the specific steps taken for contrast reaction and documentation.
• Documents patient symptoms, history, imaging limitations, date, time of study, and technologist initials in PACS.