Travel CT Tech - $2,778 per week in Dearborn, MI

Job Title: CT Technologist Profession: Technologist Specialty: CT Duration: 12 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 10 Experience: 1-3 years beyond staff radiographer level License: Associate's Degree Certifications: ARRT - CT; BLS Must-Have: Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Accredited Radiography program. CRT - Radiologic Technologist Registration required upon hire. CRT - Computerized Tomography required upon hire. CRT - Basic Life Support required upon hire. Description: Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide 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 order. Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam. Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record. Performs CT and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patients' physical ability and/or limitations. Places IVs as required for 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 STAT requests are relayed to the radiologist in a timely manner. Ensures equipment is wiped down between patients, and 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/intra-departmental communication and participates with medical staff, management, technical, and support staff. Physical Demands: Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs. Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs. Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs. Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs. Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs. Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs. Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs. Pulling Force > 5 lbs: 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 > 5 lbs: Seldom. Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom. Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally. Visual Acuity: Seldom. Color Vision Test: Seldom.