CT Tech

Title - CT Tech

Location - Peoria, IL 61636

Shift - DAYS; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Mon-Fri

Duration- 13 weeks contract

Local Pay rate: $75/hr

Travel Pay Package

Weekly Tax-Free Stipend to be paid $1,162.00 Non-Taxable

Weekly Straight Pay (Taxable) $2,000.00 Taxable

Weekly Gross $3,162.00

Job Summary:

Conducts or participates in special procedures while working directly with the radiologist to obtain specific results to be used by physicians for diagnostic purposes and interventional treatment.

Stand-by call also required.

-Performs special procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.

-Performs sure guidance and needle guidance using CT and/or Fluoroscopy under the direct supervision of the Radiologist.

-Exhibits competency in performing and filming angiographic and CT radiographic procedures.

-Deviates from routines when the patient's condition requires it or at the request of the radiologist.

-Knowledgeable of catheters, guidewires, and sterile trays and prepares these items as necessary.

-Obtains and documents accurate pre and post procedure information as applicable.

-Follow JCAHO patient safety goals.

-Maintains quality care throughout the procedure.

-Practices radiation protection through shielding whenever possible.

-Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.

-Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.

-Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures and policies

Skills: Required Skills & Experience:

-1-3 years of experience in/with problem-solving skills, the ability to set priorities, organize work and have excellent interpersonal skills.

-Flexibility and the ability to work well with others are required.

-Basic reading skills

-Basic writing skills

-Basic oral skills

-Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker

-Interaction with a wide variety of people

-Maintain confidential information

-Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information

-Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

-Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser.

-Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications