CT Technologist

Your calm presence and expert knowledge of the human body eases patient anxiety; your attention to detail and patient safety are critical to providing diagnostic imaging that contributes to the best possible patient outcomes. If you see your role as a CT Technologist as more than performing imaging procedures; if you view your work as an important part of making life better for others you may be a perfect fit for this opportunity within the Legacy community.

The CT Technologist performs imaging procedures according to physicians orders utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to exposure factors imaging technique and patient treatment.

Here is a glimpse at important aspects of our total compensation and benefits for this position:

• Relocation: This position is eligible for relocation assistance for those moving from outside the area
• Shift Differential: evening - $2.50 /hr night - $4.30 /hr weekend - $3.00 /hr
• Health: comprehensive medical dental & vision care plans
• Paid Time Off: competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL) allotment to new employees 40-hours front loaded at time of hire
• Employee Parking: free at Salmon Creek Medical Center
• Retirement: retirement plan with employer match and contributions
• Life insurance: automatically enrolled and provided at no cost to the employee
• Personal Needs: generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discounts: Nike Adidas LA Fitness Kindercare and more
• And so much more

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washingtons most modern hospital offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement robotic surgery pelvic health for women cancer care intensive care for newborns neurosurgery medical care for children and more.

Are you looking for a CT Technologist (or other Imaging) job opportunity with a different schedule or at another Legacy Health location Please click here to see a list of other openings.

IMAGING: Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.

Competency in the field of CT.

Positions patient for diagnostic imaging according to department procedures training and machine requirements.

Operates imaging equipment determines and sets exposure factors sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates.

Uses computer image processing to select and optimize images.

Processes and presents images and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis.

Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures.

DOCUMENTATION: Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.

Identifies patient by checking patients I.D. full name and medical record number according to department procedure.

Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination.

Labels images completely with demographic position and other needed

documentation.

Logs activities gathers charging information and charges exams as required.

Follows department and hospital procedures and policies.

Performs quality control and quality assurance records results and reports variance from normal equipment function.

Performs medication reconciliation on patients receiving IV contrast media.

PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY: Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.

Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards.

Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions and sterile practices according to procedures.

Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients.

Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs.

Starts IVs using proper technique and administers medications under the direction of the LIP.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: Practices professional communications appearance conduct punctuality attendance and attitude that leads to physician patient and co-worker respect and confidence.

Informs and educates patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed.

Uses professional judgment and presents a professional image of competency to customer and staff.

Maintains professional appearance punctuality flexibility confidentiality and guest relations.

Handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.

Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals books inservices seminars etc.) in all specialty areas assigned.

Participates in presenting professional information to colleagues.

Education:

As required to obtain ARRT.

Experience:

One year previous experience in the field of CT preferred.

Skills:

Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

National registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (ARRT-R) or Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) required. CT certification (ARRT-CT) required within six months of job placement. Current state license in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Oregon. Current Radiologic Technologist Certification required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Washington. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People Our Patients Our Communities Our World. Above all we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion or creed citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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