Travel CT Tech - $2,300 per week in Smyrna, GA

CT Tech Location: Smyrna, GA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,300 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Title: CT Tech Profession: CT Tech Specialty: Imaging Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm Experience: Minimum 1 year in Radiology, less than 1 year in CT preferred License: ARRT Radiography, ARRT Computed Tomography, Basic Life Support Certifications: Required upon hire Must-Have: Excellent communication skills Ability to function independently and under pressure Excellent customer service skills Detail-oriented and ability to multitask Description: Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable, and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to patients by performing all exams according to procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Sets up equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for procedures. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Verifies proper clinician order for procedure. Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data, and assesses for contraindicating conditions. Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast media to prevent patient condition deterioration. Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and that right and left markers are utilized appropriately. Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. Responds to emergency situations and assists in providing maintenance of life support equipment. Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations requiring physician intervention. Maintains patient privacy and comfort, ensuring dignity throughout the exam/procedure. Demonstrates competence in determining and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies, and techniques based on patient age. Organizes schedule, time, and priorities to accomplish required activities within designated time frames. Follows physician instructions during procedures and exams. Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection. Uses critical thinking skills and seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. Understands and completes pre-procedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate. Demonstrates and understands pre-and post-procedural care. Preps the patient for procedures and maintains competency with venipuncture. Equipment: Demonstrates ability to adjust technique to minimize ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality. Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction. Cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment according to infection control policies. Education and Communication: Patiently and clearly explains the purpose and nature of the exam to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation. Ensures that patient questions, concerns, or contraindications are addressed satisfactorily. Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. Provides preparatory instructions and explanations of procedures to patients. Maintains concise and legible documentation with precise terminology. Reads emails each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignments. Completes all mandatory education without prompting. Quality Control: Produces acceptable images consistently as evidenced by feedback and quality audits. Ensures equipment is operational by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion and prints CDs as needed. Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS. Operations: Restocks linens and supplies, maintaining cleanliness and order within the department. Transports and positions patients, assisting them on and off procedure tables. Performs patient charging activities on the day of service. Applies shielding, supportive, and immobilization devices and equipment as needed. Shares knowledge and assistance with others upon request to promote departmental efficiency. Performs routine clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services. Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities and promptly notifies of potential problems. Maintains individual productivity rate that is equal to co-workers. Operates all workstations associated with the CT department. Deposits images from the CT console to PACS. Maintains compliance with all relevant standards and regulations. Takes on-call duties when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Skills Checklist Specialty Exam