Travel CT Tech

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health's travel staffing solution, offering flexible scheduling, local and travel opportunities, and premium compensation. We are looking for CT Techs to join our team. FirstChoice is Trinity Health's internal resource pool, designed for candidates who desire flexible scheduling, increased pay scales, as well as variety in practice settings. FirstChoice CT Techs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system. The CT Technologist is responsible for reviewing the Physician Order and reason for exam, preparing the patient, positioning, and performing CT imaging of patients. The CT Technologist works closely with CT leadership and the Radiologist to produce the most diagnostic images possible in accordance with the department protocols. Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain images of the designated body portions for interpretation by physicians, with attention to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) techniques. Collaborate with members of assigned unit as well as FirstChoice colleagues to deliver evidenced based care within a healing culture for patients as well as families.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Reviewing the Physician Order and reason for exam
Preparing the patient, positioning, and performing CT imaging of patients
Working closely with CT leadership and the Radiologist to produce the most diagnostic images possible in accordance with the department protocols
Operating diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain images of the designated body portions for interpretation by physicians, with attention to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) techniques
Collaborating with members of assigned unit as well as FirstChoice colleagues to deliver evidenced based care within a healing culture for patients as well as families