Excite Health Partners Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
This position is Monday to Friday (12:00P to 8:00P) with an evening, night and weekend call rotation.
Position Highlights:
• Technologist will operate as a multi modality tech (CT and XR) .
• Required to perform CT,
X-ray, Fluoro, C-arm
• May be required to rotate weekends and take call
• ARRT - Certified in CT
• IV skills preferred
• Siemens Go Top CT
Scanner
• Konica X-ray Equipment
• EPIC
• McKesson PACS
Performs computed tomography procedures and related techniques. Administers x-radiation to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation. May be required to alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and take call. May be asked to flex hours and overtime as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned sites(s). Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, serving on committees and participating in projects as requested. Depending on site assigned, may also be required to perform radiographer job duties.
• Performs diagnostic CT procedures.
• If assigned radiographer job duties, also performs radiographic, fluoroscopic, surgical and portable radiographic exams.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
• Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
• Practices aseptic technique as necessary,
• Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
• Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
Education & Experience:
Graduate of an accredited radiography program
Radiographer experience required
CT experience required
Certification / Licensure:
ARRT Radiography registration required
ARRT Computed Tomography registration required
WI-DSPS radiographer license required
Approved CPR or BLS certification required
Excite Health Partners Allied Job ID . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CT Technologist
About Excite Health Partners Allied
For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.