What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Travel Technologist position at Travel Nurse Across America Allied?
Job Title: Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech)
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Computed Tomography Technologist to join our team for an immediate travel assignment in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Specialty: CT Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 hours, days
Responsibilities:
- Confirm patient identification and review imaging requests
- Explain imaging procedures to patients and provide reassurance and support as required
- Correctly interpret doctors' written instructions
- Appropriately position patients to scan specific areas of their bodies
- Use computerized tomography equipment to capture diagnostic images of patients' internal organs and tissues
- Administer radiocontrast agents to patients to enhance the visibility of internal organs and tissues
- Evaluate CT scans to determine whether they are of good technical quality
- Follow safety procedures when working with radiation
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Understand and use the McKesson PACS system
Requirements:
- 1 year of experience as a CT Technologist
- BLS certification
- ARRT (CT) National Certification with registration in computed tomography
- Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
