What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Contract position at Travel Nurse Across America Allied?
Travel Nurse Across America Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Fort Mohave, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
We are looking for a Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) with 1 year of experience for an immediate travel opening in Fort Mohave, AZ.
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. You will also be responsible for the preparation of and caring for patients undergoing CT scanning.
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
- Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean or stoop easily
