Travel Nurse Across America Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in South Lake Tahoe, California. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

CT Technologist Discipline:

Allied Health Professional Duration:

13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift:

8 hours, days Employment Type:

Travel We are looking for a Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) for an immediate travel opening in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The right CT Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

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

As a CT Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain imaging procedures to patients, providing reassurance and support as required

Correctly interpret doctors' written instructions

Appropriately position patients to scan specific areas of their bodies

Use computerized tomography equipment to capture diagnostic images of patients' internal organs and tissues

Administer radiocontrast agents to patients to enhance the visibility of internal organs and tissues

Evaluate CT scans to determine whether they are of good technical quality

Follow safety procedures when working with radiation

Maintain accurate patient records

Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience.

Must have BLS, ARRT (CT) National Certification with registration in computed tomography, and state-specific licensing when required.

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.

Requirements*:

ARRT (CT), BLS, ARRT (R), 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. Travel Nurse Across America Allied Job ID #1274337. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CT Technologists - CT Tech RAD - Travel