CT Technologist

Job overview

CT Technologist at Legacy Health in Portland, OR. This is an on-call, onsite position with a salary range of $44.17 - $63.16/hr. This role involves performing imaging procedures according to physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to exposure factors, imaging technique, and patient treatment. The CT Technologist is responsible for providing quality images with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate documentation.

What you'll do

• Perform imaging procedures according to physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to exposure factors, imaging technique, and patient treatment.
• Provide quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.
• Operate imaging equipment, determine and set exposure factors, and set technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates.
• Use computer image processing to select and optimize images.
• Process and present images and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis.
• Assist with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures.
• Gather complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
• Identify patient by checking patient's I.D., full name and medical record number according to department procedure.
• Review patient chart and orders to insure correct examination.
• Label images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation.
• Log activities, gather charging information and charge exams as required.
• Follow department and hospital procedures and policies.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance, record results and report variance from normal equipment function.
• Perform medication reconciliation on patients receiving IV contrast media.
• Provide for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.
• Protect patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards.
• Practice universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures.
• Communicate and use knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Maintain awareness of patient status and take appropriate actions to meet their needs.
• Start IV’s using proper technique and administer medications under the direction of the LIP.
• Practice professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.
• Inform and educate patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed.
• Use professional judgment and present a professional image of competency to customer and staff.
• Maintain professional appearance, punctuality, flexibility, confidentiality and guest relations.
• Handle stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.
• Take personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, inservices seminars, etc.) in all specialty areas assigned.
• Participate in presenting professional information to colleagues.

What we're looking for

Education

As required to obtain ARRT.

Experience

One year previous experience in the field of CT preferred.

Skills & competencies

ct technologist

radiology

imaging

on-call

portland or

legacy health

$44+/hr

$63+/hr

healthcare

medical imaging

diagnostic imaging

patient care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Relocation assistance, Shift differential, Medical, dental & vision care, Paid Time Off, Retirement plan with employer match, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Services, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuting and Accessibility, Employee Parking, On-site Facilities, Employee Discounts

About the employer

Legacy Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.