CT Technologist

Aura Health; Silverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement benefits

Educational assistance

Wellness services

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Job summary

Aura Health in Oregon is seeking a CT technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic CT imaging procedures according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy, safety, and patient comfort. You will position patients, operate CT equipment, set exposure factors, and optimize images for diagnosis.

Responsibilities also include documenting procedures, verifying patient identity, labeling images correctly, and adhering to radiation safety standards and department policies.

Qualifications

• Current ARRT registration in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.
• CT certification within six months.
• State licensure in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine.
• BLS certification.
• At least one year of CT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and operate imaging equipment for diagnostic CT procedures.
• Set exposure factors and optimize images for diagnosis.
• Document procedures, verify patient identity, and label images correctly.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and radiation safety standards.
• Monitor patient status and provide safe patient care.
• Maintain professional conduct, communication, punctuality, and ongoing education.

Skills

Proficiency with electronic systems

Excellent technical knowledge

Education

ARRT registration in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine

CT certification within six months

State licensure in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine

BLS certification

Job description

The role involves performing high-quality diagnostic CT imaging procedures according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy, safety, and patient comfort. Responsibilities include positioning patients, operating imaging equipment, setting exposure factors, and optimizing images for diagnosis.

Additionally, the technologist manages documentation, verifies patient identity, labels images correctly, and ensures compliance with department policies.

They provide safe patient care by adhering to radiation safety standards, practicing universal precautions, and monitoring patient status.

Professional conduct such as effective communication, appearance, punctuality, and ongoing education is essential.

Qualifications include

• current ARRT registration in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine
• CT certification within six months
• state licensure in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine
• BLS certification
• at least one year of CT experience preferred

Skills required involve proficiency with electronic systems and excellent technical knowledge.

We offer comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement, educational assistance, and wellness services. The position may be eligible for relocation assistance and shift differentials.