Travel CT Tech - $3,203 per week in Cambridge, MA at Infojini Healthcare

ID: 51203903 Shift: 12H Rotating Description: Contract Guarantee hours= 72 Hours Biweekly on all Assignments these guaranteed hours do not include any on-call time worked : 12H shifts - rotating week 1: 3-12H Nights 7p-7:30am, week 2 every other weekend (Sat and Sun) 11a-11p, one weekday shift for overnight 7p-7:30a - ARRT, MA lic REQUIRED - Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Current license by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology and CT Scan. BLS with American Heart Association required. A minimum of 2 years of experience required. The CT Technologist is responsible for performing CT (Computed Tomography) exams following established policies, procedures, and protocols in a manner consistent with the patients physical, psychological, and social needs while also ensuring that the requested exam is the appropriate study as determined through departmental policies and procedures. Technologists are also responsible for performing duties as necessary to ensure proper departmental work flow. Following established guidelines for maintaining patient confidentiality, the CT technologist is responsible for explaining the procedure to the patient prior to the exam, ensuring that the correct exam is ordered and applicable to the patient condition, and obtaining all pertinent clinical history prior to the exam. If necessary, the technologist is responsible for contacting the appropriate persons to acquire additional information and/or orders to guarantee an appropriate exam for the patient. In accordance with the physician s request, CT technologists will administer iodinated contrast material by means of an existing IV line or by performing veno-puncture and placing an IV line. CT technologists are responsible for participating in IV training and/or demonstrating knowledge of proper venipuncture techniques and procedures. The CT technologist is responsible for all technical aspects of the exam which includes scanning the exam, reviewing the data, performing multi-plane reconstructions (MPR s), performing 3D reconstructions, performing exams in a safe and timely fashion while producing quality images, and evaluating images for correct positioning and overall quality. The CT Technologist should be able to set up the equipment and utilize proper imaging techniques. They should demonstrate an understanding of all radiation safety issues (Image Gently, Image Wisely, etc.) and follow radiation safety procedures to ensure patient safety. They should have the ability to adjust imaging factors or modify a protocol as necessary to promote high quality images and work with the radiologists to obtain additional images or provide additional reconstructions. CT Technologists are responsible for organizing the outpatient work schedule and verifying outpatient orders are present. They are also responsible for maintaining departmental equipment through interaction with both management and department service vendors. CT Technologists will consider specific cultural beliefs and practices when caring for patients such as utilizing interpreter services for patients if needed. They will also monitor the patient s condition will take action, if necessary, to facilitate the best course of care to include: nurse involvement, further monitoring, and/or other patient focused solutions. CT Technologists are responsible for effective communication, collaboration, and cooperation with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care. They will inform management and vendors of any maintenance needed to equipment in order to maximize equipment up time, patient care, and minimize the financial impact to the hospital. Technologists will communicate with coworkers any additional work that needs completion. They will treat patients and fellow staff members with dignity and respect and report any/all problems to the supervisor. Technologists will ensure that all required documentation is completed for billing and treatment purposes. Employee maintains competencies (position specific and hospital-wide) required for the specific patient population served. CT Technologists must perform all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules, and regulations set forth by appropriate regulatory and government agencies and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures. Please provide dates and times available for interview at time of submission ALL RTO REQUESTS MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF SUB Travelers who have worked for Beth Israel Lahey Health as perm or per diem within the last year will not be accepted - MUST be separated from facility for one year to be considered Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91