Travel CT Technologist - $2,970 per week

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs a variety of CT scans for patients of all ages.  Applies principles, theories and techniques of computed tomography scanning to 
provide reliable scan results.  Works with patients of all age groups (neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric).
 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs diagnostic CT exams with established standards and practices
• Adjusts and operates computerized equipment to scan designated anatomical areas
• Reviews physicians orders and protocols
• Positions, transfers and properly immobilizes patients as required
• Perform safe I.V. injections as well as monitors and manages I.V.’s
• Reviews and evaluates completed exams for quality and completeness
• Monitors patients continually during and after scan
• Follows safety procedures and guidelines and reports unsafe practices and conditions
• Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis including special procedures; must be within 20 minute 
travel time to the hospital
• Relates with medical staff maintaining departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, statistics, environmental and infection control
• Consistently and appropriately follows universal precautions
• Critiques images
• Maintains adequate supplies
• Stays current on CT developments through professional journals, on the job training and other educational opportunities
• Consults Radiologists as needed
• Assists in transporting patients

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Demonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate applicable office equipment
• Exhibits the ability to deal effectively interdepartmentally and with the public
• Exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality, think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES
• Graduate of Accredited Radiologic Technology program in Radiology
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’s Certification in CT or obtain within 6 months
• Current ARRT and OBMI
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Image Wisely pledge certificate or must obtain within 30 days of hire date and annually by January 30 thereafter
• Image Gently pledge certificate or must obtain within 30 days of hire date and annually by January 30 thereafter
• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE
One (1) year CT experience preferred

CT Technologist opportunity in Oregon — ARRT/OBMI required, CT certification required or obtainable within 6 months, BLS required, 1 year CT experience preferred,

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