Job Summary
Computed Tomography Technologist, Computed Tomography — Location not specified. The position performs computed tomography examinations, patient positioning, radiographic functions, contrast assistance, image quality checks, and radiation safety procedures. The role requires independent work, patient care across the lifespan, and collaboration with physicians and clinical staff in acute care settings.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 10 hours per shift, 40 hours per week; four shifts per week, including weekends and holidays.
- Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) certificate, or equivalent
- Graduation from a two-year radiologic technology program approved by an appropriate accrediting body
- State-issued certification as a Radiologic Technologist
- National registry certification as a Radiologic Technologist and Computed Tomography Technologist
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or successful completion of the required training within 60 days of employment
- Knowledge of computed tomography techniques, equipment operation and care, structural and organic anatomy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, acute care procedures, radiation safety, patient positioning, and radiographic functions
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of a formal computed tomography training program or equivalent on-the-job computed tomography experience
- Strong experience operating GE scanners
- Trauma and stroke imaging experience
- Additional Information:
- Performs computed tomography examinations accurately and efficiently with or without direct supervision.
- Explains procedures, provides patient instructions, and assists patients with safe transfers.
- Assists with contrast media or medication administration as directed by the radiologist or requesting physician.
- Maintains compliance with state and federal radiation safety requirements.
- Reviews images for patient identification and quality, and makes completed scans available for interpretation.
- Maintains clean, orderly equipment and work areas.
- Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid care when required.
- Maintains records, schedules workload, and communicates tactfully with patients, physicians, and staff.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
