Travel CT Technologist - $3,240 per week at Siemens Healthineers
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Siemens Healthineers is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 12/16/2024
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
We're looking for a Travel CT Technologist, working in the Healthcare Systems & Services industry in Chicago, Illinois at a pediatric facility (Fri-Sun overnights). Experience required: - Clinical Radiographer background with a minimum of 2 years CT clinical experience required - Valid ARRT license, registered in CT - Siemens scanner experience - Pediatric experience preferred Responsibilities include: - Performing CT diagnostic imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions according to department procedures and protocols. - Locating and recording internal elements of the body, and identifying any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant conditions. - Adjusting equipment and calming patient to eliminate test artifacts. - Monitoring the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes. - Evaluating test results for clarity and accuracy. - Reviewing tests with peers and physician. - Informing physicians of preliminary findings as requested according to department procedures. - Distributing completed test results to physicians and service providers. - Preparing diagnostic information for physician interpretation. - Maintaining patient charts, entering diagnosis and billing codes, logging data into patient information systems, and updating file systems for tests performed. - Cleaning and sterilizing equipment and work space. - Recognizing equipment malfunctions and readjusting equipment or writing referrals for repair. - Instructing patients in pretest preparation, answering questions, and explaining procedures. - Maintaining equipment according to Infection Control procedure. - Maintaining technical competency through continued education and participation in Siemens training programs. - Under guidance and approval of site Radiologist, administering contrast agents according to site-specific protocols. - Maintaining current Permits to Practice in all states in which services are performed. - Performing equipment quality checks and troubleshooting problems. - Calling for service and notifying all pertinent team members. - Following quality assurance guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality. - Performing additional duties as required.
About Siemens Healthineers
Our purpose
When our health is at risk, we rely on physicians to make the best possible decisions – from quick, early diagnoses to the most effective treatments and follow-ups. By constantly bringing breakthrough innovations to market, we help healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, leading to the best possible outcome for patients.
Our portfolio of products, services, and solutions is at the center of clinical decision-making and treatment pathways. Patient-centered innovation has been and always will be at the core of our company. We aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what they are facing.
We pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere.
This is why we give our best every day, to improve the lives of patients and their families.
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Discount program
- Dental benefits
