Travel CT Tech in Salt Lake City, UT

Job Title : Radiologic Technologist - CT

Job Specialty : CT

Job Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Nights, 1800-0630; 5x8 Hr

Guaranteed Hours : 40 hours

Experience : One year of related experience

License : Registered Radiologic Technologist

Certifications :

• BLS (AHA) Required
• ACLS (AHA) Preferred
• PALS (AHA) Preferred

Must-Have : High School Diploma / G.E.D., proficiency in English (Speak, Read, Write)

Job Description :

• Provide quality patient care within the medical imaging department.
• Perform high-quality images and exams on patients, ensuring sensitivity to their needs.
• Follow standards of safe radiation practice, demonstrating leadership abilities and serving as a role model for other technologists.
• Act as a clinical resource to unit personnel and ensure current standards of practice for the unit.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring safety for self, patients, and other individuals by adhering to radiation safety regulations and minimizing exposure.
• Produce quality images in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Prepare patients for exams and provide information and instructions regarding the procedure.
• Assist and position patients during exams, observe patient and equipment, and report / document unusual occurrences and patient conditions.
• Facilitate smooth patient flow, scheduling, and optimal use of equipment / resources.
• Communicate in writing and verbally with physicians, imaging personnel, students, and hospital staff to facilitate the continuum of care.
• Assist with patient transport as needed and perform IV starts and contrast administration as required.
• Perform technologist duties of other registered modalities if assigned by management.
• Provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours according to department / facility policy.
• Correctly input charges and required data for procedures and supplies used during exams.
• Complete required hospital / medical imaging paperwork for each exam.
• Prepare exam materials and maintain technical operation of equipment, notifying service when necessary.
• Maintain a clean work area and document quality checks and equipment maintenance.
• Identify problems proactively and communicate with appropriate management personnel.
• Establish constructive rapport with physicians, staff, and system departments.
• Maintain high skill levels through ongoing education and participation in professional activities.
• Participate in clinical training for students and / or staff technologists.
• Engage in quality and process improvement initiatives within the department / hospital.
• Ensure compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation, and hospital regulations and standards.
• Contribute to accreditation as requested.
• Demonstrate effective time management and adaptability to changing technologies, policies, and staffing needs.
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