Description

American Traveler is hiring a CT Technologist for a weekend day shift travel assignment at a long-term acute care hospital in Dallas, TX, requiring 2+ years of recent CT and Radiology experience.

Details

• Long-term acute care hospital radiology/CT scan department in Dallas, TX
• Weekend-only schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM (12.5-hour shifts)
• On-call opportunities available if desired
• Must be able to work independently
• Experience with GE CT and X-ray equipment required
• 8-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent CT and Radiology experience
• ARRT certification in both CT and Radiology required
• Current BLS certification required (must be through the American Heart Association; RCIS and RQI certifications are not accepted)
• Texas CT/Radiology license required (license required if applicable)
• Proficiency with GE CT and X-ray machines
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• All certifications must be valid and not expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start date

Additional Information

• Perform diagnostic CT exams, verify patient identity, and review medical records for exam appropriateness
• Interview patients to obtain and verify medical history, assess risk factors including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators
• Explain procedures and potential side effects, risks, benefits, and alternatives to patients
• Review acquired images, make initial observations, document protocol exceptions, and communicate findings to the radiologist
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate and provide post-care instructions to patients
• Participate in radiology process improvement activities including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction
• May provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees
• May perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local pay rate
• Prior work at any Kindred Hospital facility in a permanent or contract capacity must be disclosed during the consideration process