Travel CT Tech - $2,322 per week in Lexington, KY

AlliedTravelCareers

Lexington, KY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,322–$2,322

SKILLS

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Budgeting, Cell Biology, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Dosimetry, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Financial Management, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Licensing, Mammography, Medical Ethics, Medical Imaging, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Military, Nursing, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Radiation Safety, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Radiology, Regulations, Staff Training, Teach Graduate Students, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Lexington, KY

POSTED

1 day ago

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Aequor to find a qualified CT Tech in Lexington, Kentucky, 40503!

Job Summary: Provides health care services applying pulsed x-ray energy to assist diagnosis or treatment. Performs CT procedures, computer processing and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed independent practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics. Recognizes various patient conditions in order to provide appropriate patient care to ensure successful completion of the exam or procedure. Job Responsibilities: --40% ENFORCES HOSPITAL POLICIES AND MAINTAINS DEPARTMENT EFFICIENCY AND PROFICIENCY: -Maintains a cohesive working relationship and spirit of cooperation with coworkers, other employees and related individuals. -Sets a positive example for staff through professional knowledge, appearance, personal conduct and interactions. -Maintains a professional working environment and follows all hospital policies and guideline recommendations. -Follow and implement hospital policies and guideline recommendations. -Proactively plans and executes daily patient flow and staff schedule -Assist CT Coordinator with staff selection, training, and competency. -Assists Radiologists and management with establishing protocols. -Actively participates in training new employees on equipment functionality, exam protocols and modifications. -Provides supervision and instruction to imaging students on site for clinical rotation. -Wears assigned personal dosimetry. --15% IMAGE QUALITY ASSURANCE: -Produce quality images for Radiologist s review. -Prepares copy of images and records image release in electronic health record. -Verifies images archived to and PACS and notifies PACS administrator of any issues. -Sends images to tele-radiology service after hours as instructed. -Participates in image Peer Review with CT Coordinator. -Works with lead CT Technologist, CT Coordinator and Radiologist on ACR accreditation as needed. --15% QUALITY CONTROL IN THE WORK AREA: -Must be able to complete warm up and QC on equipment, (i.e. room checks, contrast reactions/infiltrates as required). -Orders and/or restocks supplies and linens. -Report all equipment malfunction to the proper personnel. -Report any environmental safety concerns to proper personnel. -Stays up to date on regulatory standards and changes. -Manages physical and financial resources within established guidelines. -Includes monitoring supply inventory, assuring equipment properly maintained and proposal for budgeting items related to CT. -Stays up to date on regulatory standards and changes. --30% EXECUTES PATIENT CARE DUTIES: -Verifies orders, verifies patient name/birth date and history. -Performs and documents peripheral venipuncture when necessary for exams. -Documents all incidents related to patient care in electronic health record (example-incident reports, medications given, contrast reactions, infiltrates, etc.) -Performs and documents time out procedure for invasive procedures. -Provides post processing for exams per department protocol. -Follow department protocol for all exams. -Works with transport and nursing units to coordinate patient exams -Continuously monitors the patient throughout the exam. -Use Radiation protection for patient and self. -Utilize ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) for all exams. -Adjust exam protocols for pediatric patients in accordance to ACR Image Gently. -Assist Radiologist and authorized providers with exams/procedures as necessary. Schedule shift, 2x12s, Thursday-Friday 3p-3:30a, call/weekends/holidays required Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Three (3) years of experience. -One (1) year of mammography diagnostic experience. -Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations. -Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language. -Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly, while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team. -Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary. -Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. -Great interpersonal skills. -Outstanding eye hand coordination. -Ability to operate all the equipment related to job. -Attention to detail. -Must have excellent customer service and communication skills. -Must maintain continuing education hours required by licensing agency. -Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Education: Required Education: -Associates degree from a JRCERT accredited Radiology Program. OR -Military training graduate of JRCERT-accredited program as validated by the worker's active ARRT Certification. Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -BLS. -Current American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) Registry in Radiography RT(R). -Current Commonwealth of Kentucky Radiation License with the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. -ARRT (CT) Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A Job Category: Clinical-Allied

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