CT Technologist
Salinas, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
CT Technologist Location: Not specified. This position involves performing diagnostic computerized tomography (CT) procedures to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment within a healthcare facility. The role requires operating advanced imaging equipment, administering contrast media, and ensuring quality imaging to support clinical decision-making.

Job Details

• Performs diagnostic CT procedures such as head, chest, spine, abdomen, pelvis, etc. Assists physicians with other CT procedures such as biopsies, as needed. Cardiac, vascular studies, bone density, and 3-D reconstructions.
• Pulls contrast from Pyxis per protocol and documents contrast in eMar per protocol.
• Mixes oral and rectal contrast per protocol for pertinent exams.
• Loads the power injector for contrast studies proficiently.
• Performs data entry in computers necessary for workflow and patient care, such as: ITS, Meditech, PACS, eMar, and Pyxis.
• Prepares patient for their exam by consenting, explaining the exam, and answering patient questions. Starts intravenous lines and administers contrast and other preparations to complete exams in a timely fashion.
• Cares for patients during procedures by assisting them to restrooms, providing blankets, etc.
• Evaluates patient condition pre and post-procedure and reports changes in the patient's condition to nurses or Radiologist for follow-up.
• Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking. Provides care during transportation and in the department, if necessary.
• Assists patients by lifting and moving them on and off the CT table. Provides bed pans and urinals as needed.
• Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assisting others, and special assignments. Cleans work area and replenishes supplies.
• Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
• Assists with scheduling of patient exams to maintain timely patient flow.
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services to maintain working knowledge of machines, protocols, radiation therapy planning, 3D work station, stealth, and CT angiography exams. Maintains CEUs and CPR for licensure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the American Medical Association (AMA).
• CRT and ARRT certificates.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• At least one (1) year of experience as a licensed technologist.
• Ability to perform specialized CT procedures.
• Epic Experience Required: Minimum of six (6) - twelve (12) months within the past year.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Additional Information

• No additional clinical or operational details are specified.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits