Job Summary
CT Technologist, CT performs Computed Tomography (CT) and general diagnostic radiology examinations under general supervision. The role includes patient preparation, image acquisition, intravenous contrast administration, radiation protection, image quality verification, documentation, and support during complex sterile diagnostic procedures.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating schedule with 10-hour shifts and a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Registration with the applicable radiologic technology registry and advanced Computed Tomography (CT) registry, or registry eligibility.
- Required continuing medical education hours must be maintained.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Level 1 trauma experience.
- Additional Information:
- Performs Computed Tomography (CT) and general diagnostic radiology examinations.
- Reviews clinical information and protocols before performing studies.
- Administers intravenous contrast media using power injectors and monitors patients for possible reactions.
- Assists with complex sterile diagnostic procedures, including biopsies.
- Applies radiation protection and as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) techniques.
- Ensures high-quality image delivery through the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
- Completes study indexing in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
- Documents care in the medical record and radiology information system.
- May work in a fixed unit or mobile unit and may encounter radiation, high-voltage equipment, contagious patients, and occasional lifting or movement of equipment or patients.
- Demonstrates communication, customer service, teamwork, flexibility, initiative, respect for diversity, and willingness to learn.
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
