Travel CT Tech

Trinity Health • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s internal resource pool for CT Technologists seeking flexible scheduling, increased pay, and varied practice settings. CT Techs fill short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system, with opportunities to work locally or travel to multiple locations. This assignment is at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center, is scheduled for 13 weeks, and offers three 12-hour day shifts per week. The gross weekly rate is $2,736, and the start date is listed as ASAP.

The CT Technologist reviews physician orders and exam indications, prepares and positions patients, and performs CT imaging. The role works closely with CT leadership and radiologists to produce diagnostic images according to department protocols, using ALARA techniques. CT Techs collaborate with assigned-unit staff and FirstChoice colleagues to provide evidence-based care in a healing culture for patients and families. The position requires willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations. Candidates cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.

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 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 exam.
• Prepare and position patients for CT examinations.
• Perform CT imaging of patients.
• Work with CT leadership and radiologists to produce diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain images of designated body portions for physician interpretation.
• Use As Low As Reasonably Achievable (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.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Increased pay scales in line with the current market
• Variety of practice settings
• Opportunities to stay local or travel throughout the country

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree