TRAVEL CT TECHNOLOGIST - $2,714 PER WEEK

Centura Health Corporation - 11600 W 2nd Pl, St. Anthony Hospita; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Diagnostic Imaging Technologist to provide exceptional patient care within the imaging department. The successful candidate will perform high-quality imaging procedures, ensure patient safety, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This role requires adaptability to rapid changes in technology and patient needs, contributing to an effective clinical environment.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in the medical imaging department.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures safely and accurately.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare staff and patients.

Skills

Patient care

Leadership

Communication

Safety practices

Job description

• Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department.
• Perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs.
• Follow standards of safe radiation practice.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and act as a role model for other associate technologists.
• Act as a clinical resource to unit personnel and assure current standards of practice for the unit.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures ensuring safety for self, patients, and others.
• Practice all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing exposure to ALARA.
• Produce quality images in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Prepare patient for exam and provide information and instruction to patient and / or family.
• Assist the patient during exam and position the patient.
• Observe patient and equipment during procedure and report / document unusual occurrences and patient condition.
• Facilitate smooth patient flow, scheduling, and optimal use of equipment / resources.
• Communicate in writing and verbally with physicians, imaging personnel, students, and hospital staff.
• Assist with patient transport as needed.
• Perform IV starts and contrast administration as required.
• Perform technologist duties of other registered modality as assigned by management.
• Provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department / facility policy.
• Input charges and required data for procedures and supplies utilized.
• Complete required hospital / medical imaging paperwork for each exam.
• Prepare room, equipment, and exam materials needed for exam.
• Maintain technical operation of equipment and notify service when necessary.
• Notify supervisor of equipment problems and log service calls per department procedure.
• Maintain clean work area for employees and patients.
• Maintain quality checks and equipment maintenance documentation per department procedure.
• Proactively identify problems and follow up with appropriate management personnel.
• Establish motivating, constructive rapport with physicians, staff, and system departments.
• Maintain high skill level through ongoing education and meeting attendance and share information with staff.
• Participate in clinical training for students and / or staff technologists.
• Engage in professional activities through involvement in organizations, journal clubs, online education, etc.
• Actively participate in department / hospital quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and hospital regulations and standards.
• Contribute to ACR accreditation as requested.
• Demonstrate effective time management and prioritize workload to meet productivity requirements.
• Adapt to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.

Job Requirements

• One year of related experience.

Schedule Information

• Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and / or facility policy.
• Floating may be required to any CommonSpirit location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or CommonSpirit-identified “float zone”.
• Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with CommonSpirit policy.

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