Travel CT Technologist - $2,606 per week

Company: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
Location: Rockford
Posted on: January 29, 2025

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• BLS
• ARRT Radiography registration
• ARRT Computed Tomography registration
• IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation
  • Job Details
  • Performs computed tomography procedures and related techniques.
  • Administers x-radiation to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
  • May be required to alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and take call.
  • May be asked to flex hours and overtime as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned site(s).
  • Performs diagnostic CT procedures.
  • If assigned radiographer job duties, also performs radiographic, fluoroscopic, surgical and portable radiographic exams.
  • Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
  • Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
  • Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
  • Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
  • Practices aseptic technique as necessary.
  • Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.
  • Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
  • Provides patient education.
  • Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
  • Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
  • Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
  • Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
    • Job Requirements
    • Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
    • 2 years of CT experience required.
    • ARRT Radiography registration required.
    • ARRT Computed Tomography registration required.
    • IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required.
    • Approved CPR or BLS certification required.
      • Schedule Information
      • May be required to alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and take call.
      • May be asked to flex hours and overtime as necessary.

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