CT Travel Tech

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nations largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2300 clinics care sites and 137 hospital-based locations in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157000 employees 45000 nurses and 25000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients physicians partners and communities we are creating a more just equitable and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Under the direction of a physician and with little supervision performs procedures using diagnostic imaging equipment designed for radiographic imaging. Provides health care services as needed using radiographic computed axial tomography (CT) magnetic resonance interventional radiology mammography ultrasound and or nuclear medicine and PET to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Performs procedures computer processing and related techniques producing images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.
Exercises professional judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides patient care and recognizes essential critical thinking skills needed for successful completion of procedure. Participates in on-call duty as needed.

As a travel CT Technologist you will have the ability to travel across CommonSpirit Health to provide your expertise when and where staffing needs arise.

Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures.

Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration process and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician(s) with interventional procedures; needle localization aspiration biopsies and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate.

Selection of the proper equipment setting correct technical factors procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including Image Gently and Image Wisely and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room performing portable exams etc

Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.

Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor manager or director.
Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure.
Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements.
Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages variations or failures of equipment to supervisor manager or director for follow-up. Uses CSH incident reporting system to report any patient injuries
or concerns equipment or supply failures or malfunctions medication reaction or errors and visitor or personal injury or exposure.

Responsible for participating in and having a good understanding of all department campus and system quality improvement projects the ACR accreditation process Radiation Safety ALARA MQSA and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.

Graduate of a RadiologicTechnology program

Minimum of 2 years of recent experience

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR)

Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) - Provided by American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT)

Medical Radiographer: XX (MRAD:XX)