Travel CT Technologist - $2,714 per week

Integrated Health Care LLC; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a 13-week assignment involving patient care and diagnostic imaging. The role requires strong skills in radiation safety and communication, providing quality images while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• CT Technologist with experience in patient care and diagnostic imaging.
• Knowledge of ALARA radiation safety principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures and ensure radiation safety.
• Provide patient education and support during exams.
• Maintain equipment and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Imaging

Radiation Safety

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Lakewood, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : CT Technologist
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department. Perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining the sensitivity to patient needs. Follows standards of safe radiation practice. Demonstrates leadership abilities and is a role model for other associate technologists. Acts as a clinical resource to unit personnel and assures current standards of practice for the unit.

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures, providing safety for self, patients and all other individuals. Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).
• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Prepares patient for exam. Provides information and instruction to patient and / or family regarding he procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
• Assists the patient during exam and positions the patient.
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
• Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of equipment / resources.
• Communicates in writing and verbally with all physicians, imaging personnel, students and hospital staff in facilitating the continuum of care.
• Assists with patient transport as needed.
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.
• As assigned by management, performs technologist duties of other registered modality.
• Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and / or facility policy.
• Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and for supplies utilized during the procedure / exam.
• Completes required hospital / medical imaging paperwork for each exam performed.
• Prepares room, equipment, and exam materials needed for exam.
• Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary. Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and logs the service call / problem per department procedure.
• Maintains clean work area for employees and patients.
• Maintains quality checks and equipment maintenance documentation per department procedure.
• Proactive in problem identification and following up with appropriate management personnel.
• Establishes a motivating, constructive rapport with physicians, staff and system departments.
• Maintains high skill level through ongoing education / meeting attendance and shares information with staff.
• Participates in clinical training for students and / or staff technologists.
• Engages in professional activities through involvement in organizations, journal clubs, on line education, etc
• Actively participates in department / hospital quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintains compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and hospital regulations and standards.
• Responsible for contributing to ACR accreditation as requested.
• Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
• Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.

RightSourcing IHS Job ID #3-36062713. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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