Travel CT Technologist - $3,456 per week

Access Healthcare is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Boston, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CT Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Level 1 trauma and Siemens experience is required! Under general supervision and following established procedures, operates CT equipment (e.g. CT scanner, Power Injector, Laser Printer, Patient monitoring devices, etc.) to acquire images for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.Staff will be required to float among radiology clinics and divisions associated with BWH as needed.• Operates CT equipment to obtain diagnostic images and information according to departmental protocol. In doing so, ensures the patient is properly prepared, positioned, immobilized and uses protective shield on the patient as needed.• Selects proper imaging factors, and images the designated portion(s) of the body. • Explains exam to patient taking into consideration physical and emotional needs; maintains ethical standards (patient confidentiality, professional conduct, etc.). Delivers patient care under scope of license / training.• To maintain effective working relations and communication with departmental and other hospital personnel, i.e. professional, nursing, etc• Calibrate and verify the operation of all equipment to be used during the workday. To notify appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed.• Execute paperwork and Radiology Information System functions as necessary for each patient exam (e.g. schedule exam, complete exam, transfer images to PACS, etc.).• Performs venipuncture for purposes of contrast administration under the direction of a radiologist. Follow all hospital and departmental contrast administration policies and procedures. • Attend staff meetings, in-services, and maintains appropriate CEU's in accordance with Massachusetts State Licensure and A.R.R.T. (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) requirements.• May oversee and instruct various personnel and technology students (medical radiography, CT, nuclear medicine) within the department. • Prepare the equipment room and supplies necessary for each patient and regular daily use. Stock and supply room as needed.• To acknowledge and participate in research programs, quality assurance and quality improvement projects carried on in the department (i.e. cost containment).• To assume responsibilities for on-call coverage and to remain flexible in all shift coverage and overtime situations as necessary.• Rotates within department, divisions and all off site clinics, by shifts as required and needed; cooperates with all personnel, promoting harmony within department.• Transport and transfer patients using established procedures according to departmental guidelines.• Uses independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative under pressure in a variety of situations when performing patient exams.• Performs all other duties as directed.• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Radiologic technology; possess a current Massachusetts State Radiologic and CT Technologist license and be registered in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent. • 2-3 years' experience as a Radiologic technologist preferred with at least one year in CT.• Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and / or emotional stress.• Must possess analytical abilities necessary to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of imaging processes, techniques, and procedures and cross-sectional anatomy. Access Healthcare Job ID 5-MGB-31005. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Access Healthcare Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve! Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!