Computed Tomography (C.T.) Technologist
Description:
A radiologic technologist, or radiographer, performs medical exams with diagnostic imaging using x-rays and administers radiation therapy to treat medical conditions. Other imaging equipment they use includes computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose patients. The technologist is responsible for following the physician's orders on what part of the body patients need to be examined. Radiographers also prepare patients for the exam by moving them into position for the imaging procedures, operating the equipment, and minimizing patient exposure to harmful radiation levels.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Required
Qualifications:
Incentives:
Benefits for our Travel & Local Contracts Include:
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
A radiologic technologist, or radiographer, performs medical exams with diagnostic imaging using x-rays and administers radiation therapy to treat medical conditions. Other imaging equipment they use includes computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose patients. The technologist is responsible for following the physician's orders on what part of the body patients need to be examined. Radiographers also prepare patients for the exam by moving them into position for the imaging procedures, operating the equipment, and minimizing patient exposure to harmful radiation levels.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Receives, relays and documents verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patients chart as permitted by State and Institutional policies
- Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific X-rays. (Adjusts equipment; determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient; adjusts lead shield; and selects proper film).
- Determines technique for ionizing radiation during radiologic exams.
- Prepares barium preparation and other chemical mixtures for X-rays.
- Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patients condition.
- Develops film in accordance with photographic techniques.
- Cleans and disinfects X-ray room and equipment.
- Prepares patient for X-ray, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures.
Required
Qualifications:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification, (CT) certification preferred
- Licensed technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
- Vaccinated for Influenza, seasonal
Incentives:
Benefits for our Travel & Local Contracts Include:
- Aggressive Compensation Packages
- Lodging Per-Diem for those who qualify
- Meals and Incidentals Allowance for those who qualify
- Travel Expense Allowance for those who qualify
- Medical Dental and Vision Benefits available (For you and family)
- Day 1 Medical and Voluntary Insurance eligibility for all full-time contracted professionals
- 401K
- Daily Pay Available
- Direct deposit
- Free CEUs
- 24/7 Clinical Support
- Professional and General Liability Coverage
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Term Life Insurance
- Bridge Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- State License Assistance
- New graduates are welcome to apply (Allied Only)
- Unlimited Referral Bonus Program
- Personal Staffing Assistance and Large Support Staff
- Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
- Travel Tax Filing Resources
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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