Travel CT Tech - $2,488 per week in Royal Oak, MI

Job Title: CT Technologist Profession: MSP Specialty: Imaging Duration: 14 weeks Shift: 2x3 Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 1 year of relevant experience License: Associate's Degree Certifications: - ARRT - CT - Basic Life Support (BLS) Must-Have: - Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program. - 1-3 years experience beyond staff radiographer level. Description: Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Demonstrates good clinical skills and provides the best possible images for interpretation while applying ALARA principles of radiation protection. Follows the philosophy of patient and family-centered care at all times. Verifies patient identification and physician orders. Provides procedural information and education to the patient and family prior to each exam. Acquires an accurate patient history and documents it in the medical record. Performs CT and related patient care procedures using age-appropriate methods for the patient's physical ability and limitations. Places intravenous lines as required for the injection of contrast media. Proficiently operates CT imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing. Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety. Ensures urgent requests are relayed to the radiologist in a timely manner. Ensures equipment is wiped down between patients and that the exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies. Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules, and sending information. Uses effective inter and intra-departmental communication and participates with medical staff, management, technical, and support staff. Physical Demands: Pallet to waist: Seldom up to 10 lbs. Waist to waist: Occasionally up to 35 lbs. Waist to chest: Seldom up to 10 lbs. Waist to overhead: Seldom up to 10 lbs. Bilateral carry: Seldom up to 25 lbs. Unilateral carry: Seldom up to 10 lbs. Pushing force: Occasionally up to 35 lbs. Pulling force: Occasionally up to 35 lbs. Sitting: Seldom. Standing: Frequently. Walking: Frequently. Forward bend - standing: Seldom. Trunk rotation - standing: Occasionally. Trunk rotation - sitting: Seldom. Squat: Seldom. Driving: Seldom. Reach - above shoulder: Seldom. Reach - at shoulder or below: Seldom. Handling: Occasionally. Forceful grip: Seldom. Forceful pinch: Seldom. Finger/hand dexterity: Occasionally. Visual acuity: Seldom. Color vision (Ishihara) test: Seldom. Client is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.