Travel CT/X-ray Technologist

FocusStaff; Crow Agency (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Matching

New licensing reimbursement

Competitive travel package

Job summary

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Cat Scan/ X-Ray Technologist to perform procedures utilizing proper techniques and contrast media, and to coordinate patient flow for the CT/X-Ray scanner across travel assignments.

Requirements include at least 2 years of CT/X-Ray experience, independent decision-making, outstanding communication with staff and patients, and strict adherence to safety protocols. This role offers the opportunity to travel and work across multiple sites with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess independent decision-making skills.
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Ability to relate positively to residents and families and work cooperatively with other employees.
• Capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Meet all local health regulations, and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam. Assists in proper contrast administration.
• Positions patients effectively for scans, using sound knowledge of physiology and anatomy.
• Performs exams using consistent department protocols and transmits all pertinent data through appropriate systems for radiologist review.
• Proactively assesses images and adjusts, as needed, to deliver quality scans for proper patient diagnosis.
• Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of imaging equipment and adjusts for patient size, age, and condition. Also recognizes equipment failures and adjusts or reports concerns as needed.
• Demonstrates effective radiation and pathogenic protection for patient, as well as self.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
• Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job description

We currently have a client in {City}, {State} looking for a Cat Scan/ X- Ray Technologist (Traveling CT/ X-Ray Technologist)

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Cat Scan/ X-Ray Technologist to work performing procedures utilizing proper techniques and administration of contrast media. Works under their scope of practice and in accordance with certificate/licensure in the administration of medications, operation of equipment, and venipuncture. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the CT/X-Ray scanner. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of duties in order to maintain equipment in good working condition.

• Pay depends on location and experience.
• Health Insurance
• 401K Matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• We are offering a very competitive package to the right licensed Cat Scan/ X-Ray Technologist

Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being Compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal Candidates goes a step further by being a critical thinker and fast to act with emergencies.

Requirements

• Must possess independent decision-making skills.
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
• Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Ability to relate positively to residents and families and work cooperatively with other employees.
• Capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Meet all local health regulations, and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
• Physical and sensory requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices): walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to hear and respond to pages; ability to read and write; ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with residents, families, personnel, vendors and consultants; ability to remain calm under stress; ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.

Work Experience

At least 2 years of CT/X-Ray experience

If you are seeking a Cat Scan/ X-Ray Technologist position in {City}, {State} and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam. Assists in proper contrast administration.
• Positions patients effectively for scans, using sound knowledge of physiology and anatomy.
• Performs exams using consistent department protocols and transmits all pertinent data through appropriate systems for radiologist review.
• Proactively assesses images and adjusts, as needed, to deliver quality scans for proper patient diagnosis.
• Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of imaging equipment and adjusts for patient size, age, and condition. Also recognizes equipment failures and adjusts or reports concerns as needed.
• Demonstrates effective radiation and pathogenic protection for patient, as well as self.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
• Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Type

Contract/Temporary/Travel/Part -Time

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