Travel Radiology Technician - $2,968 per week at Tact Staff
South Charleston, WV
About the Job
Tact Staff is seeking a travel Radiology Technician for a travel job in South Charleston, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Radiology Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
- ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF CANDIDATE'S UNEXPIRED DRIVER'S LICENSE
Radiation badge: Required to be provided to traveler by agency; facility will not provide.
Department: Radiology - General X-Ray
General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.)-CPR-BLS AHA
Certs/ARRT & other specialty certification requirements-Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is required.- ARRT
Must be licensed by the State of West Virginia.-WVRT Board
How many scanners/rooms does this department have? 2 Routine xray rooms, 1 fluoro room, 1 Specials room in department, 1 Specials room in ENDO, 1 Routine room in PAT with stitching software to do Scoliosis and leg length imaging, 4 C-arms, 1 O-arm, Designated CYSTO room in OR
Will they have to float/cover any other areas? No
Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties- Routine xrays, Fluoroscopy studies (UGI, Esophagram, BE, etc.), IR procedures (Arthrogram, Myelogram, Nephrostomy, etc.), Scoliosis and Leg Length Imaging
Experience or 'Must have' skills- Minimum of 1 year exp. In a hospital setting is preferred.
Experience in the OR and Fluoroscopy procedures..
Good Communication skills
Empathy
Knowledge of specialized imaging technology, including how to operate and maintain it (C-arm, O-arm etc.)
Understanding of safety measures to prevent over-exposing radiation to the patient and yourself
The physical ability to position a patient so quality images can be captured while keeping the patient comfortable
Attention to detail in order to keep careful patient medical records
Average # of scans/studies per day-120 Radiology/Fluoro combined
EMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: Meditech
software & hardware) do they use: AGFA PACS
Department Specific Equipment (GE, Phillips, Siemens)- GE OEC C-arms, DELL Medical with AGFA digital plate Routine room, Siemens Fluoroscopy Unit,
Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech-Imaging Director and Radiology Lead Tech
Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)? No
Radiologist in-house? Yes
Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department) No
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) Do not allow self-scheduling
7:00 am-3:30 pm (dayshift)
3:00 pm-11:30pm (evening shift)
Weekend Requirements- Yes
Every other weekend
Holiday Requirements- Yes
Call or Standby requirement? Response time? No
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? Black Scrubs for Imaging
Scrubs not provided
Department specific orientation- yes
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #495160. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tech - X-ray/Rad Tech
About Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.
Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.
Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.
Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...
Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.
Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.
