CT Technologist

MEP Health; Silverton (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement

Educational assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

MEP Health in Oregon is seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging with accuracy and efficiency, producing high-quality images to aid patient diagnosis. You will position patients, operate scanners, adjust exposure factors, and use computer processing to enhance images.

You will document procedures, verify patient identity, label images correctly, and follow hospital policies while prioritizing radiation safety and universal precautions across all age groups.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine with CT certification due within six months.
• Preferred experience of at least one year in CT.
• BLS certification and a state license in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Position patients according to departmental standards and operate imaging equipment with proper exposure factors.
• Thorough documentation, verify patient identity, label images correctly, and adhere to hospital policies.
• Prioritize patient safety by following radiation safety standards and universal precautions across all ages.
• Maintain professional communication, neat appearance, punctuality and ability to handle stressful situations.

Skills

Electronic system navigation

Keyboard proficiency

Professional communication

Punctuality

Stress management

Education

ARRT registration (Radiology or Nuclear Medicine)

CT certification within 6 months

BLS certification

State license in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine

Job description

The role of the CT Technologist involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring high-quality images to aid in patient diagnosis.

They position patients according to departmental standards, operate imaging equipment, set optimal exposure factors, and utilize computer processing to enhance images.

• Responsibilities include thorough documentation, verifying patient identity, labeling images correctly, and adhering to hospital policies.

They prioritize patient safety by following radiation safety standards, practicing universal precautions, and providing appropriate patient care across all age groups.

The role requires professional communication, a neat appearance, punctuality, and the ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism.

• Qualifications include ARRT registration in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine, with CT certification required within six months.

Preferred Experience Is At Least One Year In CT.

• Skills needed include electronic system navigation and keyboard proficiency.

• Certification in BLS and a state license in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine are mandatory.

• The pay range is competitive
• health plans
• retirement
• educational assistance
• employee discounts

This position is vital in providing exceptional patient care and diagnostic imaging within a community healthcare setting.