Travel Rad Tech - $2,286 to $2,634 per week in Cortez, CO

AlliedTravelCareers is working with AMN Healthcare Allied to find a qualified Rad Tech in CORTEZ, Colorado, 81321!

Pay Information
$2,286 to $2,634 per week

About The Position
Job Description & Requirements
Certified Radiology Technologist - (RAD Tech)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 N Pay Rate: $2286.00 - $2634.00

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL ROLE FUNCTIONS:· Collect pertinent data about the patient and about the procedure.· Provide information about the procedure to the patient, significant others and health care providers.· Provide the best possible diagnostic study for each patient by applying professional judgment and discretion.· Deliver patient care and service without bias based on personal attributes, nature of the disease, sex, creed, religion or socioeconomic status.· Maintain appropriate credentials and certification related to clinical practice.· Use professional judgment to perform and adapt imaging procedures for quality diagnostic interpretation.· Determine the need for and use accessory equipment when appropriate.· Use Cerner and PACS appropriately for quality patient care.· Recognize and take advantage of opportunities for educational growth and improvement in technical and problem-solving skills.· Cover for peers during vacations and at other times as needed.· Communicates clearly and concisely within the department and with other hospital departments.· Use an integrated team approach as needed.· Participate in community activities and other public education to enhance SWMH’s mission and philosophy.· Actively participate in professional societies and organizations.· All other duties as assigned by supervisor.· Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.· Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.· Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. 4. MINIMUM ROLE REQUIREMENTS:· Adheres to dress code; appearance is clean and neat.· Completes annual educational requirements, both regulatory and organizational.· Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and accreditation regulations.· Ensures patient confidentiality.· Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control.· Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.· Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.· Communicates the mission, vision, and values of the organization. 5. ROLE ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:Regulatory/Educational Requirements· High School Diploma or equivalent.Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology.Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography.Must be registered in four modalities (RT, CT, MR, Nuc, or Mammo).Current BLS/CPR certification.Supervisor ResponsibilitiesN/ALanguage SkillsAble to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.Additional languages preferred.Must be able to communicate with and provide accurate explanations and instructions about the procedure to the patient, significant others and other health care providers.Must be able to read, analyze and interpret documents necessary to provide adequate, quality patient care.SkillsBasic computer knowledge.· Strong communication skills.· Excellent customer service skills.Work Environment· The job requires potential exposure to infectious waste and an assortment of chemicals and pharmaceuticals as well as foul odors.· The noise level is moderate to occasionally loud, occasional interactions with belligerent and/or aggressive patients and significant others are possible.Exposure to environmental factors including heat, cold, precipitation such as snow and rain, and wind is possible.Physical Demands· For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.o Physical Demands (STRENGTH – HEAVY): Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 30 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.o Physical Demands (MOVEMENT): This position will require the full range of movements, and repetition of motion, to include kneeling, crouching, reaching and feeling.o Physical Demands (AUDITORY): TALKING - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. HEARING - perceiving the nature of sounds. Used for those activities which require ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sounds.o Physical Demands (VISION): ACCOMMODATION - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. Use this factor when requiring near point work at varying distances. COLOR VISION - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.Critical Physical Demand Summary· Lifting – Low Lift: Exert 5 to 30 lbs occasionally.· Lifting – Combo Lift: Exert 2 to 25 lbs frequently.· Carrying – Preferred: 5 to 30 lbs frequently.· Positional Lift: 15 to 25 lbs rarely.· Push/Pull – Preferred method: 10 to 40 lbs occasionally.· Push/Pull – Both Push and Pull: Exert 9 to 75 lbs continuously.· Push/Pull – Push: Exert 10 to 110 lbs occasionally.· Grip – Preferred: Exert 10 to 50 lbs continuously.· Pinch - Preferred: Exert 10 to 10 lbs occasionally.

Required Qualifications
Certified Radiology Technologist, Radiology
Experience: 1 year
Licenses: RAD-CO
Certifications: CERT-ARRT- R(Copy Needed); R-ARRT(Copy Needed); BLS-AHA(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year
References: 1 Reference in the last 24 months

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Embarking on an allied travel career with AMN Healthcare means a wealth of resources at your fingertips and a vast array of exciting opportunities across all allied healthcare disciplines, settings, and practice areas. Whatever your personal and professional goals are, AMN Healthcare is ready to build a partnership of success and match you with your dream allied travel assignment.

Beyond high-paying travel jobs, you have access to exceptional benefits that prioritize your well-being and professional growth. We take pride in being the nation’s leading allied staffing agency, ensuring top-tier assignments and unparalleled support for allied healthcare professionals nationwide.