Radiology - CT Tech

Computed Tomography (CT) TechnologistProfession: TechnologistSpecialty: Computed Tomography (CT)Duration: 13 weeksShift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PMHours per Shift: 8 hoursExperience: 2 years of current CT/X-Ray experience required, previous travel experience preferred (at least 6 months or more).License: Massachusetts Radiology License requiredCertifications: Active American Heart Association BLS, Active American Registration of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (CT) and (R) requiredMust-Have:Excellent communication skills in written, verbal, and electronic formats.Ability to perform primary diagnostic Radiology and CT Scan tasks including IV insertion and injections.Strong initiative to apply appropriate skills to facilitate a diagnosis.Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting CR, DR, CT, and PACS applications.Practice infection control in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.Maintain patient confidentiality.Description:This position primarily requires expertise in Computed Tomography (CT), with X-Ray experience also needed. The technologist will perform a wide variety of technical procedures, requiring independent judgment and critical thinking. Initiative is required to apply appropriate skills to aid in diagnosis. The technologist may be assigned independent responsibilities by supervisors. Proper care of clients in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures is required. The role may involve responsibilities of supervision or instruction to department personnel. Maintaining department competencies is essential. Travelers must be available to consider other duties on assignment during low census within the scope of practice. Any requests for time off must be included in the profile prior to submission. All scheduling requests must be made at the time of submission. This position does not accommodate requests for schedule adjustments after upload. Travelers must provide their permanent address in their profile. Health and safety compliance, including blood borne pathogens and infection control procedures, is mandatory for this role. Technologists should demonstrate proper operation of PACS, HIS, and RIS systems.