Travel CT Technologist - $2,230 per week Job Listing at Touchette Regional Hospital - Main Campus in Centreville, IL (Job ID 4428007-2024-10-25)

Description

Certification Details
• Basic life support certification required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (R) and Computed tomography (CT) required.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency certification to perform Radiology required.

Job Details
• Job Title: CT Technologist - Registered
• Department: Radiology Services CT Scan
• Job Summary: CT Technologists work under the direction of the Radiologist to perform a variety of routine and complex CT scanning examinations for the purpose of diagnosing abnormalities, contributing to the efficient operation of the department and continuity of patient care.
• Functions and Duties: Independently performs computerized tomography exams of the head, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, chest and spine.
• Receives and evaluates physician orders with patient history and information.
• Safely administers oral and IV contrast, utilizing power injectors.
• Works with Radiologist for pertinent information.
• Coordinates with vendors for service and notifies manager with any equipment issues.
• Performs all Computerized Tomography quality assurance testing and logs into computer.
• Coordinates patient information with picture archive communication system and electronic medical record to save data and radiation dose.
• Performs duties as a Radiologic Technologist as needed.
• Physical Demands: Job requires sitting for extended periods of time, walking considerable distances, raising/lowering up to 25 lbs. and exerting force up to 50 lbs., grasping/picking up items and reaching for objects.
• Job requires normal vision, hearing, speaking and use of computer.

Job Requirements
• Education: Graduate of an AMA approved radiology program required.
• Experience: One year of CT experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ability to start IVs
• Ability to maintain radiation safety.