What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel CT Technologist - $3,230 per week position at Kindred Hospital - Chicago?
Certification Details Illinois Emergency Management Association (IEMA) certification 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. 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 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. Unit Specific Information Must have their Illinois Emergency Management Association (IEMA) certification, needs to be attached to the submission Must have ARRT certification in Radiology & CT Tech; must be attached to the submission packet Must have BLS certification, must be attached to the submission packet. Additional Details Facility Setting? Will position be required to float to other units? Number of beds in your facility? Years of experience required? Who else in your organization will be involved in the interview or selection process? Willing to review clinicians with pending state license? Is there anyone in the past that has worked for you that you would consider rehiring? What is the work schedule for this position? (days needed, hours or shift) EMR for your facility : Scrub colors / dress code : Parking location :
Salary : $3,230
