Travel Radiology Technician - $1,779 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Continuing Education

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid travel

Job summary

TotalMed Allied in Chicago, IL is seeking a Radiology Technologist for an eight-week travel assignment. The Rad Tech will perform diagnostic imaging, ensure image accuracy, and communicate results to physicians.

Requires ARRT(R) and BLS with state licensing as applicable. Ideal candidates will have one year of experience, be able to stand and move for long periods, and maintain patient records while operating PACS equipment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of radiology experience required.
• BLS and ARRT (R) certification required.
• State licensing as required for the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Confirm patient identification and explain imaging procedures.
• Follow physician orders for imaging areas and position the patient.
• Adjust imaging equipment and protect against unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Calibrate imaging equipment.
• Prepare results for physician review.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system.

Skills

1 year experience

Patient safety

Radiology procedures

Education

ARRT (R) National Certification

BLS Certification

State licensing (where required)

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Radiology Technician for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Chicago, IL. The right Rad Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As a Rad Tech, you will be responsible for the use of diagnostic imaging equipment, ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation. Rad Techs are also responsible for preparing and caring for patients undergoing radiologic testing.

Tasks

As a Rad Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain imaging procedures to patients providing reassurance and support as required
• Follow orders from Physicians regarding which area of the patient's body needs imaging
• Correctly position the patient and adjust the imaging equipment to appropriate position
• Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to yourself and to patient by taking appropriate protection precautions
• Calibrate imaging equipment
• Prepare results for Physician to review
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARRT (R) National Certification, and state-specific licensing when required.

Rad Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Rad Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: ARRT (R), BLS, 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1539586. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Radiology Technologists - Rad 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