Performs basic and intermediate computed tomography (CT) procedures under the direction of the Radiologist.
General Information • Scanners: 5 • Will you accept a traveler with 1 year experience? No, ...
Performs basic and intermediate computed tomography (CT) procedures under the direction of the Radiologist.
General Information • Scanners: 5 • Will you accept a traveler with 1 year experience? No, 2-3 years minimum • Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
Patient Types: • Inpatient/Outpatient/ER: some peds (experience not needed), approximately 2-3 a month, usually teenagers; general anatomy, calcium scoring, coronary studies, stroke alert, CTA perfusion studies, chest, abdomen, pelvis, head • Procedural: biopsies, drains
Patient Ratios: • 1:1
Required Certifications: • BLS, ARRT-CT
Skills required • General CT experience from a hospital setting, experience with the above patient types, experience with GE equipment (GE Revolution and Evo – preferred)
Support on the Unit: • Other CT techs • Radiology RNs • RRT, Code Blue team • Centralized transport
Charting System: • EPIC
Floating: None
Orientation: (facility and unit) • 3 shifts to learn the flow
Scheduling: • Weekend rotation: None • Will they be on call? No call • Holiday Expectations: 1 summer/1 winter