Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Summerville, South Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 9 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
CT Technologist
Job Summary
Following established protocols and under the medical supervision of certified radiologists, CT Technologists produce computerized tomography scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas as ordered or directed by physicians to interpret and diagnose patient disease or injury. They assist radiologists during procedures as needed, supervise student Radiologic Technologists, and maintain good customer relations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure patient care and safety during imaging procedures, utilizing age-appropriate care.
- Perform procedures under the direction of radiologists, obtaining correct written orders and ensuring efficient use of time.
- Assist in the clinical education of student technologists.
- Minimize repeat examinations and utilize imaging equipment efficiently.
- Prepare patients for imaging procedures, obtain informed consent, and ensure understanding of procedures.
- Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and radiologists.
- Adhere to hospital, departmental, and safety policies, practicing radiation safety in accordance with ALARA principles.
- Maintain current licensure requirements and complete annual mandatory in-services.
- Assist other team members and demonstrate flexibility and accountability in job duties.
Work Demands/Environment
- Frequent standing, walking, and lifting/moving patients.
- Exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and radiation.
- Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.
- May involve taking call and working weekends/holidays.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Registered in Radiologic Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or permanent certification in Radiography from SCRQSA.
- Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of Allied Health Professionals or Computed Tomography Program.
- One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
- ARRT registered in CT.
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