CT Technologist

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, OR seeks an experienced CT Technologist who holds ARRT CT certification and is proficient in fluoroscopy and advanced CT procedures. The role requires on-call duties and holiday rotations, with responsibilities across designated imaging areas.

Candidates should have strong diagnostic radiography experience, including fixed and mobile modalities, and be capable of supervising CT-guided procedures while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be ARRT registered with CT certification and capable of performing advanced CT procedures.
• Competent in fluoroscopy and related imaging modalities as required by department.
• Experience with mobile radiography and image-guided procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT imaging procedures with equipment and maintain patient safety.
• Provide image guidance for biopsies, injections, aspirations under CT.
• Collaborate with radiology team to ensure high-quality, timely exams.

Skills

ARRT CT Certification

Fluoroscopy experience

Mobile radiography

On-call availability

Education

Radiologic Technology Certification/ credentials

Job description

The CT Technologist will meet all qualifications required of the Radiologic Technologist in addition to possessing current ARRT advanced certification(s) in radiographic modalities appropriate to the Imaging Department’s needs. Technologists must be current and competent in each advanced modality. On call responsibility and/or a holiday rotation is an expectation of this position. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. Diagnostic radiography experience, both fixed and mobile are required. Training into fluoroscopy is recommended as well as surgical c-arm experience. Biopsy, injection, aspiration, and other advanced procedures under CT guidance are required. IV starting and line maintenace experience is required.

Job Requirements

• Shall have a working knowledge of appropriate areas of this department and demonstrable ability/knowledge to perform procedures competently and independently in each area of advanced certification

License/Certification

• Must have ARRT Registration and Certification(s) in CT; must possess a current Oregon State Radiologic Technologist License in good standing Must maintain continuing education requirements as specified by the State of Oregon, and ARRT for each certified modality. BLS is required through the American Heart Association.

Education And/or Experience

• Must have sufficient experience to meet all requirements of the Radiologic Technologist and recent clinical experience and competency in each additional modality.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance

• Must be in generally good health with the ability to use mobile radiographic equipment as required for patient care; must be able to transport patients as appropriate as well as assist with patient transfers and lifting of patients as required. Position involves standing, walking, stooping, twisting, and occasional carrying and lifting of materials (up to 50 pounds). May be required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers; and hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment