CT Technologist: Advanced Imaging & Trauma Care

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Two separate pension plans

Vacation

Sick leave

8 holidays per year

Transit discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland seeks a CT Technologist to operate multi-slice CT scanners, optimize image quality, and apply ALARA principles while ensuring patient safety. You will prepare patients, adjust scanning factors, and collaborate with radiologists for accurate diagnoses.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, documenting procedures, labeling images, and maintaining PACS and billing data.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited radiologic sciences program.
• Must hold current Oregon imaging licensure and ARRT CT with upgrade path if needed.
• Current BLS from AHA required; orientation during onboarding.
• Ability to prescreen for contrast contraindications and document findings.

Responsibilities

• Operates multi-slice CT scanners with accuracy and efficiency.
• Evaluates anatomy/pathology for radiologist review and ALARA optimization.
• Prepares patients with age-appropriate communication and positioning.
• Verifies orders, documents procedures, and labels images accurately.
• Maintains PACS workflow and correct billing and data entry.
• Prescreens patients for contrast and applies appropriate contrast factors.

Skills

IV/Angio-cath starts

CT imaging & post-processing

Anatomy/pathology interpretation

Radiation safety/ALARA

Patient communication

Image labeling & documentation

Education

JRCERT-accredited program

Oregon imaging licensure

ARRT CT registry or equivalent

BLS from AHA

Tools

PACS

RIS

EMR systems

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland seeks a CT Technologist to operate multi-slice CT scanners, optimize image quality, and apply ALARA principles while ensuring patient safety. You will prepare patients, adjust scanning factors, and collaborate with radiologists for accurate diagnoses.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, documenting procedures, labeling images, and maintaining PACS and billing data.