CT Technologist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 63,645 - 109,450; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a CT Technologist in Gig Harbor, WA. In this role, you'll utilize your expertise to obtain precise diagnostic images, assisting radiologists in diagnosing various medical conditions. Your patient care skills and ability to foster a comforting environment are critical to success.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Radiological Technology program, along with ARRT registration and CPR certification. Prior experience in a similar role is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of work experience in a core job family.
• Demonstrated skill/knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy.
• Experience in cultural sensitivity and competence.

Responsibilities

• Capture diagnostic images using CT scanners.
• Provide patient care and act as a liaison to radiologists.
• Maintain complete patient records.
• Conduct Quality Assurance audits.
• Understand the culture of patient populations.

Skills

CT imaging expertise

Patient care skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Basic Life Support – CPR certification

Medical Radiographer: WA certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical conditions. Every day, you will adeptly create detailed cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs. Your compassionate interaction and skill in patient care will be crucial, as you play a significant role in fostering a positive and comforting patient experience throughout the imaging process. To be successful in this role, you will deeply understand the critical importance of diagnostic imaging, including a comprehensive knowledge of general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and the ability to consistently capture clear results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses that guide effective patient care.

• Executes all diagnostic CT studies operating equipment to include, but not limited to General Electric CT scanners, workstation, Macintosh G3 computer, and associated patient care equipment.
• Delivers patient care for all age groups of patients requiring CT services, acting as a liaison between the patient and the radiologist.
• Performs incidental office duties necessary to maintain a timely and complete patient record.
• Performs Quality Assurance audits and activities as assigned.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.
• Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology, (including coursework in cross-sectional anatomy and/or demonstrated skill/knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy), upon hire.
• One year of work experience in the senior level of the core job family or any combination of experience or education that would demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR, upon hire.
• Medical Radiographer: WA, upon hire.

Preferred

• One year of work experience as a CT Technologist.

Pay Range

$46.20 – $79.45 /hour