Travel CT Technologist - $2,812 per week

LanceSoft is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in John Day, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Title: CT/XRAY Tech
Dept: Radiology
Location: John Day, OR
1. General job duties. Types of procedures required
• Performs exams from start to finish.
o Registers/Checks In Patient
? Checks authorizations and medical necessity.
o Confirm order is accurate and has authorization.
o Lab orders/results available within 30 days for CT and MRI exams with contrast.
o Call and schedule patients according to department protocol.
o Enter correct demographics and order into the RIS.
o Perform exam according to the physician order and department protocol.
o Notate appropriate documentation
o Make exam available to Radiologists to be read via PACS
o Complete exam within the hospital EHR.
• Maintain Infection Control
o Clean after every patient
o Practice good hand hygiene
o Wipe down high touch surfaces
o Wear proper PPE
• On Call
o May be assigned on call standby shifts as needed by the department
o Includes week nights and weekends.
• Meet, Maintain and Exceed Department Competencies
o Demonstrate Competency per modality via a checklist
o Demonstrate Competency in IV starts
o Scheduling
o Using PACs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills
• Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to maneuver patients on table in order to obtain proper images.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public whether in person or over the phone.
• Uses AIDET according to BMHD policy
• Use of appropriate technical factors such as kVp, mA, time, distance, grids, cassettes, positioning, and collimation.
• Practices ALARA
• Appropriate positioning for the exam ordered by physician.
• Practices good sterile techniques.
• Performs Computed Tomography exams with and/or without power contrast injection per physician order.
• Critical thinking:
o Seeks resources for direction, when necessary.
o Performs independent problem solving.
o Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
o Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
o Exercises safe judgement in decision making.
o Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Practices and abides by patient safety standards and policies at all times.
• Practices and abides by equipment safety standards and policies at all times.
• Handles confidential information according to HIPAA regulations.
• Train in other modalities and/or assist with training as requested.
2. Equipment utilized in the unit/dept.
Toshiba 80 slice - CT, EHR: Healthland, EMD's & PACs Sectra
DR Carestream Toshia Kalare - Xray Portable AMX4 with Carestream DR
3. Required Skills/minimum years of experience
At least 2 years of experience preferred
4. ARRT (R) (CT), BLS, Oregon license required
5. 25 bed critical access hospital
6. Dress code: Scrubs

Years of Experience
2 Years
Required Certifications
BLS (AHA), Certified CT Technologist - ARRT (CT) Verification, Certified Radiologic Technologist - ARRT (R)

LanceSoft Job ID #j9718gea04etfjeakrw8j65gts85bybm. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied CT Technologist

About LanceSoft

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits