Travel MRI Tech - $2,596 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Title: CT Technologist I Profession: Clinical Technicians Specialty: N/A Duration: 13 weeks Shift: F, S, S Hours per Shift: 12 hours (7 am - 7 pm) Experience: Level I trauma experience required License: CT Certification (ARRT) eligibility required within 12 months of hire date Certifications: AHA BLS required Must-Have: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with an emphasis in a primary cardiovascular specialty or a JRCERT accredited educational program with emphasis in a radiologic technology specialty. Description: Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations. The purpose is to aid medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment, and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects, and/or diseases. Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills, and available resources, the position provides safe, high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings. Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed. Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement the actions necessary to achieve clinical outcomes, operational goals, and service expectations. Utilizes a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional, and/or surgical procedures. Conducts post-procedure reviews to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards. Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings, and prepares studies for reporting by a physician. Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting, and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines. Participates in continuing education, professional development, and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments. Skill in applying principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical ethics is required. The ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions is essential. Must be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs. Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes is crucial. Required skills include drawing conclusions and making appropriate recommendations. Discretion in handling confidential information and exercising sound judgment is necessary. Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations is important. Must possess the ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures. Effective communication with staff, patients, and their families in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner is essential. A high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently is required. Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail is necessary. Core knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology related to cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies is essential. The ability and skill to apply core-level primary specialty theory, practices, and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze, and annotate study data or procedure documentation with general supervision or assistance are crucial.