Radiology - CT Tech

CT Technologist

Profession: Radiology Specialty: CT Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (18:00 - 06:30) Experience: Minimum of 1 year required License: Must have South Carolina license in hand at the time of start Certifications: BLS, ARRT (CT), SCRQSA (CT) Must-Have: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (CT)

Description: The Computed Tomography Technologist (CT) reports to the manager of CT and the director of radiology. Under general supervision, the CT Technologist performs high-quality CT examinations in accordance with established protocols on patient populations ranging from newborns through geriatrics for interpretation by a physician. This role requires being available for an on-call rotation among staff members. On-call responsibilities include weekdays from 5 PM to 6 AM and weekends starting at 3:30 PM on Friday and ending at 6 AM on Monday. The technologist may be called in if there is a staff call-out or if there are multiple traumas requiring assistance. Call will not occur every week, more likely every 4-5 weeks. First-time travelers are accepted. Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology is required. Candidates must have ARRT certification by the end of their rotation. A radiation badge is required and must be provided by the agency. The position involves performing inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department procedures as well as scheduled interventional cases. Required skills include the ability to start IVs, administer contrast, perform biopsies, and operate a PACS system. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential in this role. Travelers should be aware that during the hurricane season, there may be assignments to emergency response teams. Hurricane season runs from June through November, with peak activity in August and September.