Travel CT Tech

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s internal resource pool for CT Technologists seeking flexible scheduling, increased pay scales, and variety in practice settings. CT Technologists fill short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system and may work locally or travel to multiple locations. This assignment is at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York, for 13 weeks, with a schedule of four 10-hour day shifts per week and a gross weekly rate of $3,400. The CT Technologist reviews physician orders and reasons for examinations, prepares and positions patients, and performs CT imaging. The role works closely with CT leadership and radiologists to produce diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols, operating diagnostic imaging equipment and applying ALARA techniques. The technologist collaborates with the assigned unit and FirstChoice colleagues to provide evidence-based care to patients and families within a healing culture. Trinity Health describes its commitment as rooted in its mission and core values, honoring each person’s dignity and the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents colleagues bring. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher.
At least 18 months of CT experience.
Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Registered as a CT technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; only American Heart Association certifications are accepted.
Willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations.
Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.

Responsibilities

Review physician orders and the reason for each examination.
Prepare and position patients for CT imaging.
Perform CT imaging of patients.
Work with CT leadership and the radiologist to produce diagnostic images according to department protocols.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain images of designated body portions for physician interpretation, using ALARA techniques.
Collaborate with members of the assigned unit and FirstChoice colleagues to deliver evidence-based care to patients and families.
Float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations as needed.