Travel CT Technologist

Travel CT Technologist

Thornton, Colorado

Start Date - Late August

Estimated Weekly Total - $2,223 additional details

Shift - Nights

Weekly Hours - 36

Schedule - 12

Assignment Length - 13 Weeks

Location - 9191 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229

Facility Type - Trauma

EMR - Meditech

Beds - 157

OR Beds - 6

ER Visits - 25859

Trauma Level - LIII Trauma

Weekly Total* $2,223

Overtime - $58.70/hr

Call Back - $58.70/hr

Holiday - $58.70/hr

Weekly M&I Per Diem - $535

Weekly Housing Per Diem - $959

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More About Colorado Colorado Licensure

We are looking for a Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Thornton, CO. The right CT Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As a CT Tech, you will be responsible for the use of computed tomography equipment and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation. CT Techs are also responsible for the preparation of and caring for patients undergoing CT scanning.

Tasks

• Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain imaging procedures to patients, providing reassurance and support as required
• Correctly interpret doctors' written instructions
• Appropriately position patients to scan specific areas of their bodies
• Use computerized tomography equipment to capture diagnostic images of patients' internal organs and tissues
• Administer radiocontrast agents to patients to enhance the visibility of internal organs and tissues
• Evaluate CT scans to determine whether they are of good technical quality
• Follow safety procedures when working with radiation
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARRT (CT) National Certification with registration in computed tomography, and state-specific licensing when required.

CT Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean or stoop easily. CT Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: ARRT (CT), BLS, ARRT (R), < 1 Year * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.