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South Weymouth, MA

Travel CT Tech in South Weymouth, MA

 
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CT Technologist

VHS is looking for a qualified CT Tech for a 13 week contract in Massachusetts!
  • Shift: Evenings - 8 hours, 3p-11p (Will also consider 12's)
  • Experience: CT Imaging, need 2 years of experience and certs
  • Must have EPIC experience
  • Must have COVID and Flu vaccinations

Certifications

Required - Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or computed tomography ARRT (CT) certified OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible, registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 90 days of employment, and temporary state license required

CT registry eligible within one year

Advanced certification in CT required, within one year of becoming CT registry eligible

Current unrestricted license in the state of practice

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred – Advanced certification in CT required by a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

  • Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Knowledge of CT procedures and technical language.

  • Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality.

  • Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.

  • Ability to work self-directed and to function without direct supervision.

  • Ability and willingness to have and maintain flexibility in work duties and hours (may require flexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.).

  • General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various disease states.

  • Skills to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.

  • Skills to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.

Job Duties

  • Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy.

  • Utilizes radiology information systems to facilitate care.

  • Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.

  • Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV).

  • Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.

  • Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted.

  • Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).

  •  Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

  • Other related duties as required. 

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. #liveyourlife

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VieMed Healthcare Staffing's Benefits

General

Guaranteed Hours
JCAHO Certified
3 Words to Describe your Competitive Advantage Experienced, Dedicated and Supportive

Insurance Benefits

Health Insurance Provided
Professional Liability Insurance
Coverage Between Assignments

Financial Benefits

Licensing Reimbursement
Retirement Plan Details
Flexible Payment Options Details
Pay for Drug Testing

Housing/Travel Benefits

Housing Stipend Details
Rental Car or Stipend Details
Cover Travel Expenses to the Assignment

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