Travel CT Technologist - $2,819 per week

Tact Staff is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Antioch, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CT Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 01/13/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, flexible Employment Type: Travel This position will work days, evenings and/or nights and weekends. The CT Technologist coordinates and produces quality computerized tomography (CT) studies and assists in CT guided procedures. The technologist must demonstrate and exercise critical thinking skills, knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy/physiology, radiation safety, venipuncture, and safe medication administration, specific to contrast media and adjunct medications. The technologist is responsible for the safe operation of sophisticated imaging and ancillary equipment to produce quality CT procedures. The CT Technologist ensures accurate documentation and image transmission and storage, professional and effective communication, and demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate criteria when working with all patients, which include high risk and critically ill patients. Responsible for accurate charge capture and documentation. Population served includes neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatrics. Job Description These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Performs quality Computerized Tomography examinations for review the interpreting physician. Coordinates the performance of CT examinations according to physician order/protocol. Protocols the ordered examination according to established guidelines and clinical history. Performs venipuncture and medication administration with a focus on safety and effectiveness. Accurately documents care in the electronic health record (EHR). Assesses the patient prior to the performance of the study to ensure safety and cooperation. Educates the patient, answers all concerns/questions, prior to the execution of the CT exam. Demonstrates proficiency when working with picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) to transmit, archive, and retrieve digital images. EDUCATION Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Other: Successful graduation from a Joint Commission approved School of Radiologic Technology. Associate's: Radiologic Sciences CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE ARRT - Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire ARRT - CT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire CRT-Certified Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire IV Certification Upon Hire BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire RHF-Radiology Fluoroscopy within 180 Days of hire PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: Previous experience in an acute care facility is preferred. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Must be knowledgeable in cross sectional anatomy and technical factors. Demonstrates proficiency with multiple computerized systems. Demonstrates proficiency when working with PACS to transmit, archive, and retrieve digital images. Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with all Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements. Job Category Computed Tomography (CT) Job Classifications Access to PHI - Access to PHI - Will access the appropriate level of information necessary to complete their job duties. (PHI Access Options) Non Supervising Role - Adheres to all Sutter Health policies and procedures, legal and regulatory requirements, the ethics and compliance program, and aligns behavior with Sutter Health’s Code of Conduct. Reports compliance concerns to direct supervisor and/or the ethics and compliance program. Reports concerns regarding personal ability to meet these expectations to direct supervisor and/or the confidential message line. (Supervisory Role) Patient Care - Provides care based on the age related needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with consideration of their development/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, education needs, communication style, and level of understanding. Will access only the minimum amount of information necessary to care for the patient. (Patient Care Options) About Tact Staff Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you. Be Adventurous, Make a Difference , Travel with Tact. Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.