Travel Radiology Technician - $2,059 per week
TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company · Shreveport, LA · 1 mo ago
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About the role
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Radiology Technician for a 13‑week assignment in Shreveport, Louisiana (ZIP 71103). The role starts on October 5, 2026, requires 36 hours per week on 12‑hour day shifts, and is classified as a travel allied health position in the Radiology – X‑Ray department. TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is a Joint Commission Certified Agency with over 15 years of healthcare workforce solutions. The posting also notes a secondary specialty of Respiratory Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Verify physician orders and procedures for accuracy.
- Use radiology information systems to facilitate care.
- Explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding.
- Independently operate equipment to complete imaging procedures according to protocol (may include placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast).
- Review patient images prior to transmission to ensure diagnostic quality.
- Complete timely quality control procedures per regulatory standards and perform notification/remediation as needed.
- Assist in departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
- Adapt behavior to specific patient populations, respecting privacy, adjusting introductions, explanations, permission requests, and communication style.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements; ensure compliance.
- Maintain compliance with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, reporting any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors, patient/employee safety concerns, privacy issues, or other compliance‑related matters.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Current unrestricted license in the state of practice.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Physical demands: heavy work – exerting 50‑100 lbs occasionally, 25‑50 lbs frequently, 10‑20 lbs