CT Technologist (Per Diem)

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth St. John's Medical Center in Longview is seeking a CT Technologist for a Per Diem/Relief, Variable position.  Hourly compensation starts at $40.05, more depending on experience.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

Performs all routine and specialized CT procedures by integrating medical knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and accurate diagnostic information.

Details about the position:

• Prepare, supply, and equip exam room to meet the needs of requested examinations and to meet specific physician requirements for procedures.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
• Integrates previous imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history and medical records to optimize exam.
• Perform most appropriate examination based on patient information through consultation with interpreting physician and/or ordering physician as necessary.
• Provides patient education and instruction prior to and after examination. Provide training/education to staff and students as indicated.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt exam to address problems of patient care as they arise making decisions to appropriately resolve problems.
• Operates CT scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction, and documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
• Applies ALARA principle to ensure appropriate radiation safety for self patient, and visitor. Evaluates patient for pregnancy prior to exam as indicated.
• Performs interventional procedures applying knowledge of equipment, supplies, and AORN standards.
• Performs other patient care activities, duties and responsibilities as assigned consistent with Caregivers’ scope of practice, training, experience, and license/certification/registration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology program required.
• Demonstrated venipuncture competency
• PACS/RIS knowledge is required.
• EPIC RIS, FUJI and IntelliSpace 
• ARRT (R) Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist is required.
• Advanced ARRT (CT) certification is required within one year of hire.
• Certification/Registration/Licensure as required by the State for trained modality.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

For a full description of this position or for questions, contact Andrea, [email protected]

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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