Travel CT Technologist - $2,560 per week

Nurse Hustle is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois.

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 32 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
-To perform routine and specialized examinations in the specialty area of CT and diagnostic radiology, adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations.
-This requires independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.

Clinical Excellence
-Performs procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.
-Exhibits competency in performing and filming CT and radiographic procedures.
-Deviates from routines when the patient's condition requires it or at the request of the radiologist.
-Knowledgeable of procedures and assist radiologist, orders labs and pathology tests, and schedules procedures appropriately.
-Knowledgeable of invasive procedures, sterile tray set up , assisting radiologist, catheter and guidewires, orders labs and pathology test, and schedules procedures appropriately.
-Obtains and documents accurate pre and post procedure information as applicable.
-Follows JCAHO patient safety goals.
-Maintains quality care throughout the procedure.
-Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
-Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

Quality Improvement
-Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function in all aspects of CT and Diagnostic Radiology.
-Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met.
-Technically knowledgeable of CT and diagnostic equipment operation.
-Performs reasonable trouble shooting.
-Checks and observes equipment for general safety, maintenance, and appropriate operation.
-Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels.
-Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room.
-Promptly processes images and paper work according to proper procedures to ensure timely turn around in providing a report to the physician's office.
-Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care, transporting patients to and from the department as required.
-Promptly and accurately completes all fields in the PACS, Radiology system, i.e. number of images repeated, contrast reaction, exam data entry, start and stop times of exam.
-Maintains and ensures a safe environment for patients and personnel and maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs.

Departmental Support
-Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost effective care for our patients.
-Shares knowledge, guides and encourages fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures.
-Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment.
-Completes care while conserving resources, preventing waste of supplies.
-Uses slow time to improve area appearance and accept additional assignments such as cassette cleaning, apron testing and film file duties.

Required Education:
-Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Radiography (R)(ARRT)
-IEMA Radiography License - Illinois
-Life Support\Basic Life Support (BLS)
And
-Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT)

Nurse Hustle Job ID #33846363. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 32 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.