Position Name: Travel Radiologic Technologist - X-Ray

Location: Alpena, Michigan

Specialty: X-Ray

Start Date : ASAP

Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary

Contract Length: 13 weeks-Accepting Local and Travel Candidates

Pay Rate: Local- $2100 &Travel- $2480 weekly (Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)

Unit: X-Ray

Shift: 8 Hours; Nights, 11p-7.30a

Schedule: 40 hours / week guaranteed, Monday-Friday, No call or Weekend

Position Requirements:

• Radiologic Technologist experience: 1 year Required
• X-Ray experience: 1 year Required
• Prior Traveler or Contract experience Highly preferred

Education, License and Certification Requirements:

• ARRT Certifications - Required
• AHA BLS Certification - Required

Job Description:

• This position accurately applies ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, including skills required in performing a variety of technical procedures, resulting in the highest quality diagnostic radiograph, with the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient.
• (25%) *Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures utilizing accurate application of ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.
• (25%) * Positions patient and equipment appropriately to accurately demonstrate the area being examined, requiring extensive anatomic positioning skills.
• (25%) * Provides appropriate radiation protection for patient and staff during radiation exposures according to prescribed safety standards.
• (25%) *Adjusts technical factors to provide appropriate exposure by use of independent judgment, knowledge of human anatomy, effect of disease on the radiograph and the principles of radiation as well as the specific operation of all radiologic equipment within the department.