Travel CT Tech

Trinity Health•Troy, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s internal resource pool for CT Technologists seeking flexible scheduling, increased pay scales, and varied practice settings. CT Technologists fill short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system, with opportunities to work locally or travel to locations throughout the country. This position is based at Samaritan Health System and is listed as part time, with 13-week assignments, a 4x10-hour schedule, and evening shifts. The gross weekly rate is $3,400. The CT Technologist reviews physician orders and exam reasons, prepares and positions patients, and performs CT imaging. The technologist works with CT leadership and radiologists to produce diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols, using ALARA techniques. The role also involves collaborating with assigned-unit staff and FirstChoice colleagues to deliver evidence-based care in a healing culture for patients and families. Trinity Health describes its commitment as honoring each person’s dignity and valuing colleagues’ distinct perspectives, experiences, and talents. It states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and that qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher.
At least 18 months of CT experience.
Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Registration as a CT technologist with 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 exam.
Prepare and position patients for CT examinations.
Perform CT imaging of patients.
Work with CT leadership and the radiologist to produce diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain images of designated body portions for physician interpretation, using ALARA techniques.
Collaborate with assigned-unit members and FirstChoice colleagues to deliver evidence-based care to patients and families.
Float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations as needed.