Job Summary
CT Technologist. The position performs radiographic and computed tomography procedures, including fluoroscopy in the operating room, under the direction of a radiologist. Responsibilities include patient positioning, contrast administration, image quality evaluation, equipment operation, and maintaining patient safety and quality control standards.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training at an approved school.
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Registration or certification as a computed tomography technologist.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of previous experience preferred.
- Additional Information:
- Performs radiographic, fluoroscopic, and computed tomography procedures, including procedures in the operating room.
- Positions and immobilizes patients using supportive devices and established radiologist protocols.
- Administers oral and intravenous contrast media as ordered.
- Evaluates examinations for technical quality and performs quality control activities for the computed tomography area.
- Transports patients according to their physical abilities and examination requirements.
- Practices sterile technique and universal precautions.
- Maintains records, cleans examination rooms, and restocks linens and supplies.
- Requires considerable walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, and occasional sitting and climbing.
- Requires the ability to move and lift patients and equipment independently or with assistance.
- Requires manual dexterity for starting intravenous lines, as well as the ability to hear and respond to equipment prompts and alarms.
- Requires clear verbal communication with patients.
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
