Travel CT Technologist - $3,126 per week

TotalMed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A health staffing company is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a position in Bronx, New York. The role requires a minimum of one year of experience and certifications in BLS and ARRT (CT). Responsibilities include patient preparation, operating tomography equipment, and ensuring image quality. The position is travel-based with 10-hour shifts, 37 hours per week, and includes a competitive pay package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of CT Tech experience required.
• ARRT (CT) National Certification and state licensing may be required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and care for patients undergoing CT scanning.
• Capture diagnostic images using computerized tomography equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow safety procedures.
• Administer radiocontrast agents as needed.
• Maintain patient records and follow safety procedures.
• Utilize McKesson PACS for image storage and retrieval.
• Ensure images are passed to physicians for interpretation.

Skills

CT scanning proficiency

Patient care

Anatomy knowledge

Radiation safety procedures

Education

BLS certification

ARRT (CT) certification

Tools

McKesson PACS system

Job description

Job Overview

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Bronx, New York.

Job Information

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 37 per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Key Responsibilities

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.
• Requirements*: ARRT (CT), BLS, 2 Years.
• * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Compensation

Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 37 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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TotalMed Allied Job ID #1389709. Posted job title: CT Technologists - CT Tech RAD - Travel.