Travel CT Tech

Trinity Health•Troy, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s internal resource pool for CT Technologists seeking flexible scheduling, increased pay, and variety in practice settings. CT Techs fill short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system, at local or nationwide locations. The role is based at Samaritan Health System for a 13-week assignment, with a stated schedule of four 10-hour shifts and evening shifts. The listed gross weekly rate is $3,520, and the start date is ASAP. The CT Technologist reviews physician orders and exam indications, 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, operating imaging equipment with attention to ALARA techniques. The role also involves collaborating with assigned-unit staff and FirstChoice colleagues to provide evidence-based care to patients and families in a healing culture. Applicants must have an associate degree or higher, at least 18 months of CT experience, completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program, ARRT CT registration, and current American Heart Association BLS certification. Candidates must be willing to float within the hospital and/or across multiple hospital locations and may not hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility. Trinity Health states its commitment to dignity, inclusion, and compassionate, person-centered care, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Associate 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 across 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 imaging.
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, using ALARA techniques.
Collaborate with assigned-unit staff and FirstChoice colleagues to deliver evidence-based care to patients and families.