CT Scan Technologist (Travel)

Job Description

Job Description:

• Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.
• Verifies patient identity and reviews patient’s medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
• Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.
• Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.
• Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist.
• Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
• Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.
• Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.
• Able to take call/standby as required by the department.
• May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.

Facility Requirements:

• Must have Radiology & CT Tech experience, familiar with Client CT scanner and portable x-ray machine Mobile dart and Client.
• Must have ARRT certification in Radiology & CT Tech; must be attached to the submission packet.
• Must have BLS certification, must be attached to the submission packet (must be through the American Heart Association).
• Must have 3 years recent Radiology & CT experience in a hospital setting.