CT Technologist

Job Description\n TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Waterbury, Connecticut.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, evenings\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n \n We are looking for a Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Waterbury, CT. The right CT Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.\n 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 \n As a CT Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:\n \n Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain imaging procedures to patients, providing reassurance and support as required\n Correctly interpret doctors' written instructions\n Appropriately position patients to scan specific areas of their bodies\n Use computerized tomography equipment to capture diagnostic images of patients' internal organs and tissues\n Administer radiocontrast agents to patients to enhance the visibility of internal organs and tissues\n Evaluate CT scans to determine whether they are of good technical quality\n Follow safety procedures when working with radiation\n Maintain accurate patient records\n Understand and use the McKesson PACS system\n Requirements \n Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARRT (CT) National Certification with registration in computed tomography, and state-specific licensing when required.\n 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.\n \n Requirements*: ARRT (CT), BLS, 1 Year\n \n * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.\n \n TotalMed Allied Job ID #1453628. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CT Technologists - CT Tech RAD - TravelAbout TotalMed Allied\n \n TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.\n \n TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.\n Benefits\n \n Weekly pay\n Guaranteed Hours\n Continuing Education\n 401k retirement plan\n Sick pay\n Wellness and fitness programs\n Referral bonus\n Medical benefits\n Employee assistance programs\n Dental benefits\n Vision benefits\n Benefits start day 1\n \n