Travel CT Technologist - $3,116 per week

TotalMed; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Job summary

TotalMed in Highland Park, IL seeks a travel CT Technologist for a 12-week assignment. The CT Tech must have 1 year of experience, BLS, ARRT (CT) certification, and any required state licensing. You will perform CT imaging, prepare patients, and ensure high-quality images for interpretation.

The role is a travel position with 40 hours per week, dayshift, 8-hour shifts. It emphasizes safety, accuracy, and patient care while supporting physicians.

Qualifications

• 1 year CT experience required.
• BLS, ARRT (CT), and state licensing when required.
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods, knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Confirm patient identification and explain procedures.
• Interpret doctors' instructions.
• Position patients for CT scans.
• Operate CT equipment to capture diagnostic images.
• Administer radiocontrast agents as needed.
• Evaluate CT images for quality.

Skills

CT imaging

PACS navigation

Radiation safety

Education

BLS certification

ARRT (CT) Certification

State licensing as required

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Highland Park, Illinois. We are looking for a Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Highland Park, IL. The right CT Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 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

• 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.

• BLS, ARRT (CT), 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1493333. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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 benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1