What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel CT Technologist - $2,170 per week position at Kindred Hospital - Chicago?
Certification Details Illinois Emergency Management Association (IEMA) ARRT certification in Radiology & CT Tech BLS certification Job Details Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient’s medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and / or psychological indicators. Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. Able to take call / standby as required by the department. May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed. Job Requirements Must have Radiology & CT Tech experience, familiar with Siemens somatom emotions 6 slice and portable x-ray machine Mobile dart and GE. Must have their Illinois Emergency Management Association (IEMA) certification. Must have ARRT certification in Radiology & CT Tech. Must have BLS certification, must be through the American Heart Association; RQI certifications will not be accepted. Must have 2 years recent Radiology & CT experience in a hospital setting. Schedule Information Shifts are 8am-430pm Monday-Friday and On-Call shifts after hours and weekends. On-Call will be 50% of the on call sharing every other weekend with the other FT tech. Additional Details MUST USE TEMPLATE BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE. Any submittals without will be rejected
Salary : $2,170
