Travel Radiology Technologist - $700 per week

Specialty: Radiology Technologist | Discipline: Allied Health Professional | Start Date: ASAP | Duration: 13 weeks | 40 hours per week

About the role

The CT Technologist (RRT) performs specialized technical duties that require the ability to set up computed tomography equipment, position patients, and acquire cross-sectional diagnostic images of internal body structures for the detection, diagnosis, and evaluation of pathology. Provides computed tomography service coverage after normal business hours and on weekends and holidays. Performs computed tomography procedures on a variety of patients including scheduled exams, inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients.

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Responsibilities

• Produces high-quality radiographic images through appropriate positioning and technical factors.
• Operates CT scanner, power injector, and post-processing equipment.
• Adjusts protocols to meet patient needs when necessary.
• Critiques completed procedures for high diagnostic quality.
• Performs general radiography exams as needed.
• Maintains a repeat rate at or below the national standard.
• Familiarity with terminology and procedures performed in all of Diagnostic Imaging.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all front desk and file room procedures.
• Communicates delays to patients and explains procedures so that patients are comfortable.
• Obtains thorough and pertinent patient history and prepares patients for examination.
• Encourages and assists in research at the technologist level.
• Keeps abreast of new procedures and exams as it pertains to area of diagnostic imaging practice.
• Selects the appropriate equipment and is aware of the setup based on procedure protocol, specifications, and standards.
• Evaluates the technical quality of images and is able to record, archive, retrieve, compile, and calculate data.
• Independently capable of assisting the radiologist during invasive procedures such as biopsies and abscess drainages.
• Positions the patient based on anatomy in question and provides accurate measurements.
• Educates and clearly explains procedures before imaging, and follows age-specific guidelines.
• Practices positive patient identification.
• Acquires complete and appropriate patient history and conveys all pertinent information to radiologist.
• Confers with radiologist regarding patient care and protocol as necessary.

Requirements

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered – Required
• Advanced registry in Computed Tomography – Required
• Two-year allied health degree – Required
• 2 years of current, full-time experience in both CT and x-ray in a hospital/Emergency Department setting – Required

Pay

$20.67/hour - $27.91/hour (dependent upon experience)

Schedule

• 10-hour shifts, days
• 40 hours per week

Benefits

• Competitive wages, salaries, and benefit packages including 401K, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts
• Health care coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at hospital Caf, Gift Shop, and area businesses
• Free parking
• Tickets At Work (discounted venue tickets)
• High levels of employee, leadership, and physician engagement
• Weekly pay (through LanceSoft)
• Medical benefits (through LanceSoft)
• $10,000 sign-on bonus