Travel CT Technologist - $3,528 per week
Company: Siemens Healthineers
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Siemens Healthineers is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a
travel job in Chicago, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
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 HealthineersOur purposeWhen 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
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