Job Summary
CT Technologist, CT, is responsible for performing computed tomography examinations during overnight weekend shifts. The position requires technical proficiency in patient positioning, exposure factors, radiation protection, image quality, and quality control procedures while providing excellent communication and customer service in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: ARRT-R certification in radiography; ARRT-CT certification in computed tomography; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support; minimum one year of radiology experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to function independently and under pressure while contributing to a team; strong customer service, prioritization, attention to detail, and multitasking skills; competency in computed tomography, patient positioning, exposure factors, radiation protection, anatomy, pathology, and applicable quality control testing.
- Preferred Qualifications: Less than one year of computed tomography (CT) experience.
- Schedule: Night shift consisting of 12-hour shifts, Friday through Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Holiday coverage is required when a holiday falls on a scheduled workday.
- Additional Information: The position involves frequent communication with physicians, patients, visitors, nursing staff, and departmental personnel. Responsibilities include obtaining, presenting, and discussing clinical information; explaining procedures and directions; maintaining professional interactions; following organizational policies, established practices, protocols, procedures, and applicable professional standards; and performing American College of Radiology (ACR) and manufacturer-recommended quality control tests.
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
