[6/10/2025] Travel CT Technologist - $2,056 per week
Location: Tucson
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel
job in Fort Mohave, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements -
Specialty: CT Technologist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 07/07/2025 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week -
Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel A CT Technologist
(CT Tech) operates computed tomography (CT) scanners to perform
diagnostic imaging procedures for patients. The CT Tech is
responsible for obtaining high-quality images of a patient’s body,
which are used by physicians to diagnose conditions such as
injuries, infections, cancers, and other abnormalities. The CT Tech
ensures patient comfort and safety, prepares the imaging equipment,
and assists the healthcare team in obtaining diagnostic
information. Key Responsibilities: - Patient Preparation and
Communication: - Prepare patients for CT scans by explaining the
procedure, answering any questions, and ensuring they are
comfortable. - Verify patient information, including medical
history, allergies, and prior imaging, to ensure accurate diagnosis
and appropriate imaging protocols. - Position patients properly on
the CT table to obtain the necessary images, ensuring patient
safety and comfort throughout the process. - Instruct patients on
how to hold their breath or remain still during scans, as required
by the procedure. - Operation of CT Equipment: - Operate and
calibrate the CT scanner, ensuring proper settings for each scan,
including parameters such as radiation dose, slice thickness, and
imaging protocols. - Administer contrast agents or dye injections
(under physician or radiologist guidance) to enhance image clarity
during certain CT procedures. - Monitor the equipment during
imaging to ensure high-quality images are captured and that no
errors occur during the process. - Image Quality and Review: -
Review the CT images for quality, ensuring that all required areas
are captured and the images meet diagnostic standards. - Work
closely with radiologists to ensure that images are of sufficient
quality to support diagnosis. - Repeat or adjust scans as necessary
to improve image quality or ensure comprehensive imaging coverage.
- Patient Safety and Comfort: - Follow safety protocols to minimize
radiation exposure to patients, including using the lowest possible
dose for effective imaging and utilizing shielding where
appropriate. - Maintain a sterile, safe, and clean environment in
the CT room, ensuring all equipment is sanitized between patients.
- Ensure proper patient positioning to prevent any risk of injury
or discomfort during the scan, especially for vulnerable patients
such as those with spinal injuries, mobility challenges, or
pregnant patients. - Monitor patients for any adverse reactions to
contrast agents and alert the physician or healthcare provider if
necessary. - Collaboration and Communication: - Work closely with
physicians, radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals to determine the appropriate imaging procedures and
assist in diagnosing medical conditions. - Document patient
information, scan parameters, contrast media used, and any
complications in the electronic health record (EHR). - Participate
in patient care planning, discussing with the team how to best
approach imaging in complex cases. - Equipment Maintenance and
Troubleshooting: - Maintain, clean, and perform basic
troubleshooting on the CT scanner and associated equipment,
ensuring everything is functioning properly. - Perform routine
inspections and calibration of CT equipment and alert maintenance
staff to any malfunctioning or unsafe equipment. - Keep accurate
logs of equipment use, maintenance, and any repairs or service
performed. - Radiation Safety and Compliance: - Follow all
radiation safety protocols to protect both patients and staff,
including the use of appropriate shielding and adhering to dosage
guidelines. - Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations,
including HIPAA, safety standards, and Joint Commission guidelines.
- Stay updated on changes to regulatory standards, including
radiation safety, patient privacy, and procedural guidelines. -
Documentation and Record Keeping: - Accurately document imaging
procedures, patient information, and any adverse events or changes
in patient status. - Ensure all documentation is compliant with
hospital or clinic policies, medical record-keeping regulations,
and industry standards. - Assist with maintaining patient flow by
providing quick turnaround times for imaging results when needed. -
Patient Education and Support: - Provide education and guidance to
patients regarding aftercare following contrast injections,
potential side effects, and follow-up procedures. - Address patient
concerns about the procedure, including fears of radiation exposure
or claustrophobia, offering support as necessary. - Ensure patient
privacy and dignity are maintained throughout the imaging process.
- Professional Development and Training: - Participate in
continuing education to stay current with advancements in CT
imaging technology, protocols, and safety procedures. - Attend
in-house training sessions and seminars on new imaging techniques
or equipment. - Maintain professional certification and licensure,
including any continuing education requirements. Magnet Medical Job
ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week
(subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be
determined. Posted job title: Tech - CT Tech
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