What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Shift CT Technologist position at Travel Nurse Across America Allied?
Job Title: Travel CT Technologist
Specialty: CT Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours/week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
We are seeking a highly skilled Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) to join our team in Plainview, NE for an immediate travel opening. As a CT Tech, you will be responsible for operating computed tomography equipment and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation.
Tasks:
- Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests, and explain imaging procedures to patients, providing 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 in CT Technology.
- BLS certification.
- ARRT (CT) National Certification with registration in computed tomography.
- State-specific licensing when required.
- Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean or stoop easily.
- Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
