Travel CT Technologist - $3,000 per week

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Job Description & Requirements HealthTrust Workforce Solutions is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Specialty: CT Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: 12 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel JA3 Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient’s medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators. Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. Able to take call/standby as required by the department. May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed. Facility Requirements: Must have ARRT certification in CT Tech & Radiology; this must be attached to the submission Must have BLS certification must be attached to the submission (Must be through the American Heart Association) Must have 2 years recent CT & Radiology experience & be able to work alone Must be familiar with GE CT & X-ray machines Must have FL Radiology/CT license, must be attached to the submission Shifts will be starting at 8amapproximately. Some night calls (12 hr) may be needed, and availability for weekend calls is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr