Lifeline Healthcare Professionals is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Clifton Springs, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 05/20/2024
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Description
The CT Technologist's responsibilities include taking inventory of radiologic supplies, ensuring that the radiologic equipment is in good working order, and adhering to established guidelines on hygiene and infection control. You should also be able to monitor patients throughout the scanning procedure to identify and respond to any allergic reactions to the contrast agents.
To be successful as a CT technologist, you should keep abreast of the latest industry developments. Ultimately, an exceptional CT technologist should be able to effectively communicate with patients as well as demonstrate compassion and patience at all times.
Responsibilities
• Using computerized tomography equipment to capture diagnostic images of patients' internal organs and tissues.
• Appropriately positioning patients to scan specific areas of their bodies.
• Performing regular warm-up sequences on the CT scanner to prolong the life of the X-ray tubes.
• Sterilizing radiologic equipment to ensure the safety of patients.
• Correctly interpreting doctors' written scanning instructions.
• Administering radiocontrast agents to patients to enhance the visibility of internal organs and tissues.
• Evaluating CT scans to determine whether they are of good technical quality.
• Explaining scanning procedures to patients and providing reassurance and support as required.
Requirements
• Proven experience working as a CT technologist.
• CPR and BLS certification.
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong technical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
Lifeline Healthcare Professionals Job ID . Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied Health Professionals:CT Technologist,20:00:00-06:00:00
About Lifeline Healthcare Professionals
Lifeline is a premier healthcare staffing company with a dual focus. We seek to both support our customers with the highest quality staff within the medical field today and at the same time give the healthcare worker the respect and consideration they have come to deserve. We recognize the contributions these tireless and extremely hardworking individuals give to their profession each day and many if not all of us benefit from their focus and dedication. It is our goal to find the best people for the role they are best suited to fill with the result being that our customers are best served and delighted with our people.
Benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits