Travel CT Tech - $2,766 per week in Urbana, IL

Job Title : CT Tech Profession : CT Tech Specialty : Rad CT Duration : 20 weeks Shift : Night Hours per Shift : 8 hours Experience : Minimum years of experience required License : IEMA Radiography License Certifications : - Radiography (R)(ARRT) OR Nuclear Medicine Tech Certification (NMTCB) - Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) - BLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have : Demonstrated technical expertise in radiology. Positive attitude and willingness to assess and improve work environment. Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and various technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative. Description : Performs computerized axial tomography procedures and assigned invasive procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with relevant guidelines. This includes performing multiplanar reformats and / or 3D rendered images independently. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Reviews labs and patient history to perform the correct exam. Administers IV contrast, and oral / rectal contrast when appropriate. Recognizes and responds to any adverse reactions or allergic reactions. Screens the patient for the possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable. Ensures patient, visitor, and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately, including near misses. Assists in instructing students and new staff as necessary. May perform duties of CT Lead or Imaging Coordinator in their absence. Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes to maintain productivity. May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licenses are held by the technologist / sonographer. Complies with job descriptions of cross-trained modalities performed within the department. Performs computerized axial tomography procedures and assigned invasive procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams as outlined in department protocols. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Administers IV contrast material by means of existing IV line or by performing veni-puncture and placing IV line. Reviews radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider, and / or Radiologist. Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality, and completeness. Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. Utilizes web server and email system to send exams for preliminary readings after hours. Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment, including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.