CT Technologist

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Medical Center is seeking a CT Technologist for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. Hourly compensation is $37.11 - $60.43; hiring rate dependent on qualifications, professional experience, and/or work location.

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:

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

What you bring:

• Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology program required.
• Minimum of one year previous experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development, and life stages to meet each patient’s need
• Demonstrated venipuncture competency
• PACS/RIS knowledge is required.
• EPIC RIS, FUJI and IntelliSpace PACS experience is preferred.
• ARRT (R) Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist is required.
• Certification/Registration/Licensure as required by the State for trained modality.
• Permanent (OBMI) (RT) licensure with Permanent (OBMI) CT OR Temporary (OBMI) CT Licensure Certification is required upon hire.
• Permanent (OBMI) CT Licensure is required within 1 year of hire OR at the expiration of the last Temporary CT (OBMI) License.
• 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]

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Must be fully vaccinated or exempted 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. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due medical/religious reasons.