Travel CT Technologist
Mountain Home, Idaho
St. Luke's Elmore

ARRT ( R ) (CT)

General Certification Requirements: BLS

Certs/ARRT & other specialty certification requirements: ARRT ( R ) (CT)

How many scanners/rooms does this department have: 1 CT unit Siemens Definition AS

Will they have to float/cover any other areas: May be asked to float to Xray during day shift and CT Tech covers xray for overnights.

Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties: Routine outpatient, ED, Code Stroke, and more

Experience or 'Must have' skills: Must have experience with Siemens systems. Prefers Venipuncture experience. Will accept first time travelers.

Average # of scans/studies per day: Average of 18 in a 24 hour period.

EMR &/or PACS they use: EMR: EPIC. PACS: McKesson.

Department Specific Equipment: Siemens CT

Radiologist in-house: Tele Radiologist coverage- available by phone; Have a couple of Advanced Practitioners that coming during the week for procedures

Do they have to start IVs: Occasionally, but can rely on nursing

Prefers Venipuncture experience.

Will accept first time travelers.

CT: 24/7 coverage for hospital

Has 9 hrs shift available M-Th and 12 hr shifts available. Typical staffing is 1 person per shift.

Days: Varying start times of 0730 and 1200

Nights: Typically 12s from 1930-0800. Schedule made out by manager.

Holiday Requirements: May be asked to go in the Holiday rotation especially if it falls on a Fri/Sat/Sun

Call or Standby requirement: Voluntary call for permanent staff; Travelers not typically asked to go into call rotation

Scrub Color/Dress Code: Any color scrubs, OR scrubs available

How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: 1 week with preceptor to get through skills checklist

Will expected to be able to work independently.

They are a small hospital, have great department comradery, and have been told by travelers that it’s a great place to work.

This facility has a radius rule of 50 miles.