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Job Title: Travel Radiology Technologist
The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Travel Radiology Technologist to join our team. As a Travel Radiology Technologist, you will have the opportunity to work in various healthcare settings across the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing diagnostic imaging procedures on patients of all ages to assist in the diagnosis of patient illness.
- Locating and recording internal elements of the body and identifying any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant conditions.
- Adjusting equipment and calming patients to eliminate test artifacts.
- Monitoring patients for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes.
- Evaluating test results for clarity and accuracy.
- Reviewing tests with peers and physicians.
- Informing physicians of preliminary findings as requested according to department procedures.
- Distributing completed test results to physicians and service providers.
- Preparing diagnostic information for physician interpretation.
- Maintaining patient charts, entering diagnosis and billing codes, logging data into patient information systems, and updating file systems for tests performed.
- Cleaning and sterilizing equipment and workspace.
- Recognizing equipment malfunctions and readjusting equipment or writing referrals for repair.
- Instructing patients in pretest preparation, answering questions, and explaining procedures.
- Complying with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintaining equipment according to Infection Control procedure.
- Maintaining technical competency through continued education and participation in training programs.
- Administering contrast agents according to site-specific protocols under guidance and approval of site Radiologist.
- Maintaining current Permits to Practice in all states in which services are performed.
- Performing equipment quality checks and troubleshooting problems.
- Making calls for service and notifying all pertinent team members.
- Following quality assurance guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Performing additional duties as required.
Requirements:
- 1 year of experience in a hospital setting, specifically in ER, OR, Trauma, and Portables.
- Valid ARRT license, registered in Radiography.
- Valid CPR certificate.
- State license (consideration given to candidates without this, if willing to obtain).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to interact with client personnel and team members in an autonomous, responsible, professional, and ethical manner.
- Flexibility, reliability, and sound judgment and initiative.
