CT Technologist

Hillsboro Medical Center; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsboro Medical Center is seeking a CT Technologist to operate the CT scanner under the direction of a board-certified radiologist and is directly responsible for the optimal completion of all procedures. May be assigned to a variety of hospital or clinic locations depending on the needs of the department.

This role performs quality control, assists physicians and in providing care for patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric, maintains patient and procedure logs, assists in

Qualifications

• Highest science-related academic diploma or transcript.
• Previous CT experience.
• ARRT or NMTCB registration required; CT registry at hire or OBMI license within 1 year of hire.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT equipment producing ionizing radiation under direct supervision of a physician.
• Performs quality control functions in CT in association with department quality control program.
• Assists physicians as necessary.
• Assists in providing care for moderate sedation patients.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Maintains a log of all patients, procedures, complications and path file.
• Maintains appropriate supply levels.
• Transports patients as necessary.
• Assists in patient scheduling.

Skills

Cross-sectional anatomy

Radiology information system

PACS proficiency

Patient care (all ages)

Communication skills

IV starts

PHI confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Highest science-related academic diploma or transcript

Tools

PACS

EMR

RIS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Pay range: $48.98/hr - $72.00/hr

Hours for this role are as follows: Wed. & Thurs. 19:00 - 07:30 hrs.

The CT Technologist works under the direction of a board-certified radiologist and is directly responsible for the optimal completion of all procedures utilizing a computed tomography (CT) scanner. May be assigned to a variety of hospital or clinic locations depending on the needs of the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time -- please start with the responsibilities that are the most time consuming:

• Operates equipment producing ionizing radiation under direct supervision of a physician.
• Performs quality control functions in CT in association with department quality control program.
• Assists physicians as necessary.
• Assists in providing care for moderate sedation patients.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.
• Maintains a log of all patients, procedures, complications and path file.
• Maintains appropriate supply levels.
• Transports patients as necessary.
• Assists in patient scheduling.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

• Keeps abreast of new techniques through continuing education, as well as attendance at departmental in-service.
• Performs additional duties as requested by the staff radiologist or imaging leadership.
• Cares for the patient in a safe and compassionate manner while in the CT suite and on hospital property.
• Exhibits a high standard of medical ethics and empathy towards patients.
• Participates in scheduled staff/department meetings.
• Mentors Medical Imaging students during rotations and clinicals.

Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide):

• Impact limited to the employee.
• No budget responsibility.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education

Required

• Highest science-related academic diploma or transcript.

Preferred

• N/A

Experience

Required

• Previous CT experience.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

• Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• CT registry at hire or valid Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Temporary Computed Tomography (CT) License required at hire with CT registry required within one (1) year of hire for continued employment.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Working knowledge of cross sectional anatomy.
• Working knowledge of radiology information system.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated skills in caring for mental, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Personal appearance makes a good first impression.
• Uses effective communication skills.
• Exhibits working knowledge of PACS, ordering and charging of procedures using electronic medical records system.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency in IV starts for contrast administration.
• Demonstrates confidentiality according to PHI regarding patient and co-worker information.
• Practices safe work habits and is conscious of precautions required when handling body fluids.
• Works and communicates in a positive and cooperative manner with management, supervisors, medical staff, co-workers, other healthcare workers, patients and their families.

Preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.