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Legacy Health · 3 days ago

CT Technologist

Gresham, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$43.30/hr - $61.92/hr

1+ years exp

Legacy Health is a healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences. The CT Technologist plays a vital role in performing diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and providing quality imaging services.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

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

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

Identifies patient by checking patient's 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

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 IV’s using proper technique and administers medications under the direction of the LIP

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

Qualification

CT certification (ARRT-CT)National registration (ARRT-R)One year CT experienceKeyboard skillsAHA BLS certification

Required

As required to obtain ARRT

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

In Oregon, a Temporary Post-Primary License is available for individuals licensed ARRT in Radiography. The Temporary Post-Primary CT License, if required, must be secured prior to appointment to the CT Technologist position

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