Travel CT Technologist

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Lafayette, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CT Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This position uses ingenuity, iniative, and independent judgement to perform high quality scans. Job Responsibilities: Maintains ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure production of quality images. -Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam. -Performs exams per department protocol. -Reviews and evaluates images for quality, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring that all necessary anatomical structures are captured. -Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff. -Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination. -Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns. -Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure. -Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques. -Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents. -Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable QC program and reporting any equipment failures or problems. -As ordered by the physician and und