Travel CT Technologist

Job Description\n APN Healthcare Services Inc is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Los Alamitos, California.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: CT Technologist\n Discipline: Allied Health Professional\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 40 hours per week\n Shift: 8 hours, days\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n \n ob Summary: Under the direction of the CT Supervisor, the incumbent performs the full range advanced diagnostic imaging procedures exclusively in Computed Tomography (CT), ensuring high-quality imaging and patient care in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical standards. May be assigned to work in ambulatory clinics. Job Responsibilities: -Monitors patients, diagnostic procedures, and imaging equipment making necessary adjustments to ensure patient safety, image quality, and optimal diagnostic results. -Effectively performs a variety of specialized CT procedures such as: Arthrograms, Myelograms, CT Angiogram (Cerebral, Carotid, Thoracic, Abdominal, and musculoskeletal), as well as routine examination and research studies, etc. ensuring optimal imaging. -Sets parameters in accordance with established protocols and physician orders. -Assist with special procedures (Interventional Radiography) and the care of the patient within scope of licensure. -Support with procedural documentation and ensure timely and accurate test results. -Applies radiation safety practices such as the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles, minimizing exposure whenever possible and ensuring appropriate use of shielding. -Effectively manages patients during procedures. -Positions patients as necessary to ensure accurate testing in consideration of age. -Coordinates patient requirements during diagnostic procedures and/or transportation to ensure patient safety. -Effectively determines patient need based on age-specific criteria. -Maintains a sterile environment and ensures effective PPE for each patient. -Provides accurate theoretical and practical instruction to resident physicians, CT students and CT staff, supporting ongoing education, skill development, and clinical competency. Performs thorough procedural due diligence to ensure all images are properly processed and archived, and that RIS/EMR systems are updated with accurate information as it relates to the patient's medical record and billing.\n Skills:\n Required Skills & Experience: -Competent in venipuncture or venipuncture certification. Preferred Skills & Experience: -Graduate of an accredited radiology program.\n \n Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Competent in venipuncture or venipuncture certification. Preferred Skills & Experience: -Graduate of an accredited radiology program. Education: Required Education: -N/A Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -CRT License/certification. -Fluoroscopy License / certification. -Current ARRT (RT) License/certification -Current BLS certification. -Competent in venipuncture or venipuncture certification. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -Venipuncture certification.About APN Healthcare Services Inc\n \n Headquartered in Newark, CA, APN Software Services, Inc has been in\n business since 1996.\n \n Awarded Top workplaces awarded by Bay Area News Group in 2011, 2012,\n 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020.\n \n We are a Certified Minority Business.\n \n Specialized in Healthcare staffing.\n Benefits\n \n Medical benefits\n 401k retirement plan\n Referral bonus\n \n