Travel CT Tech - $2,539 per week

TotalMed; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a CT Technologist for a 13-week travel assignment in New Orleans, LA. The role requires 1 year of CT experience, ARRT CT certification with registration, and BLS. Role includes imaging, patient prep, and contrast administration with attention to quality and safety.

Shifts are 13 hours, days, with a 36-hour work week and a tax-free stipend may apply. TotalMed Allied provides support for travel assignments across facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of CT experience.
• ARRT (CT) certification with registration in CT.
• BLS certification.
• State licensing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Confirm patient identification and explain imaging procedures.
• Interpret doctors' instructions.
• Position patients for scanning.
• Operate CT equipment and capture diagnostic images.
• Administer radiocontrast agents as needed.
• Evaluate CT images for quality.
• Follow radiation safety procedures.
• Maintain patient records.

Education

ARRT (CT) Certification

BLS

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in New Orleans, LA. The right CT Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 13 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

As a CT Tech, you will be responsible for the use of computed tomography equipment and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation. CT Techs are also responsible for the preparation of and caring for patients undergoing CT scanning.

Tasks

As a CT Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following 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

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARRT (CT) National Certification with registration in computed tomography, and state-specific licensing when required.

CT Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean or stoop easily. CT Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*

ARRT (CT), BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1491940. Pay package is based on 13 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CT Technologists - CT Tech RAD - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefitsEmployee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1