Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,205 per week

Company: Centura Health Corporation - 6001 E Woodmen Rd , S
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

• Job Details
• Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department.
• Perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining the sensitivity to patient needs.
• Follows standards of safe radiation practice.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities and is a role model for other associate technologists.
• Acts as a clinical resource to students, staff technologist and other hospital personnel.
• Assures current standards of practice for the unit.
• Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to 'as low as reasonably achievable' (ALARA).
• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Prepares patient for exam.
• Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.
• Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of equipment/resources.
• Assists with patient transport as needed.
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.
• Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and for supplies utilized during the procedure/exam.
• Completes required hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam performed.
• Prepares room, equipment, and exam materials needed for exam.
• Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary.
• Maintains clean work area for employees and patients.
• Maintains quality checks and equipment maintenance documentation per department procedure.
• Proactive in problem identification and following up with appropriate management personnel.
• Engages in professional activities through involvement in organizations, journal clubs, online education, etc.
• Maintains compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and hospital regulations and standards.
• Responsible for contributing to ACR accreditation as requested.
• Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
• Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
  • Job Requirements
  • Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma as required
  • Previous Radiologic Technologist experience preferred
  • One year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers
    • Schedule Information
    • Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
      • Additional Details
      • Floating may be required to any Centura location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or Centura-identified 'float zone'.
      • Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with Centura policy.

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