Travel CT Technologist - COVID19 - $2,911 per week

Company: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• ARRT Radiography Certification ARRT CT and AHA BLS.
  • Job Details
  • Performs CT scans of designated anatomy using professional judgment while imaging with regard to technical quality according to physician specifications.
  • Provides courteous and professional delivery of CT technical exams and procedures while adhering to radiation safety precautions.
  • Supports patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding PHI and HIPPA related information.
  • Performs all types of imaging procedures and operates all equipment safely and properly including scanners, injectors, and monitors.
  • Reviews all images of all exams, repeating images as necessary for best possible result.
  • Communicates with the patient by addressing the patient by name, introducing self to the patient, explaining the exam in lay terms and keeping the patient informed of exam progress.
  • Prepares patient images to PACs for interpretation by a radiologist and administers contrast media per protocol.
  • Completes technical notes, verifies images, and sends exams to PACS promptly.
  • Notifies physician of any adverse reaction to contrast media or change in patient's condition.
  • Reviews patient chart/script prior to initiating exam to verify pertinent information.
  • Prepares patients for CT procedures by accurately assessing patient's needs, medical history, and provides patient education.
  • Operates computed tomography scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
  • Attends department meetings or other mandatory meetings with a positive attitude.
  • Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
    • Job Requirements
    • COVID & FLU vaccination PROOF must be provided at time candidate is submitted, declinations are accepted.
    • LVHN requires a full Hep B series (3 doses) or positive Hep B antibody documentation.
    • ARRT Radiography Certification ARRT CT and AHA BLS.
    • Must be able to perform diagnostic CT exams.
    • Able to communicate and support outpatient, house patient and ER patients of all types for all CT services required.
    • Experience Required: 1 year.
    • License Required: ARRT Radiography Certification ARRT CT.
    • Certifications Required: AHA BLS.
      • Schedule Information
      • Guaranteed Hours (24/36/40): 32
        • Additional Details
        • Is this position patient facing? (Y or N): Y
        • Is this a remote position? (Y or N): N
        • Clinical or Non-Clinical: Clinical
        • EMR for your facility: EPIC Radiant
        • Scrub Colors/Dress Code: scrubs any color
        • Float Cost Center: N/A

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