Radiology XR/CT Technologist (Relief)

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, seeks a Relief X-ray/CT Technologist to provide coverage across day, evening, and night shifts based on departmental needs.

This role supports Radiology with diagnostic imaging and interventional CT procedures, following department policies and safety protocols. You will perform CT and radiographic exams, participate in patient prep, ensure sterile technique, and contribute to accuracy of records.

Qualifications

• Cross-sectional imaging experience required.
• Two years’ experience in diagnostic radiography preferred.
• One year experience as a CT technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiology and CT exams per department policies.
• Assists in record maintenance and statistics.
• Provides coverage across day, evening and night shifts as needed.
• Supports patient safety and applies AIDET in communications.

Skills

Cross-sectional imaging experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified radiologic technology program graduate

CT seminars (basic/advanced)

Tools

C-arm equipment

Job description

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION

Pay range: $47.54 - $71.30 per hour, based on experience, in addition to shift differentials. This position is eligible for a 15% differential on top of the base rate in lieu of benefits. This relief X-ray/CT technologist position is responsible for providing coverage across variable shifts, including day, evenings and nights, based on departmental needs.

PAY RANGE

Pay range: $47.54 - $71.30 per hour, based on experience, in addition to shift differentials. This position is eligible for a 15% differential on top of the base rate in lieu of benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

This relief X-ray/CT technologist position is responsible for providing coverage across variable shifts, including day, evenings and nights, based on departmental needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Performs Radiology, Computed Tomography (CT) diagnostic and interventional examinations in accordance with department policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Follows Health and Safety Policies and Procedures of Quality Care.
• Assists in record maintenance and statistics as requested.
• Participates in student training program as requested.
• Preforms C-arm cases in the operating room including but not limited to: Ortho/Neuro Spine Surgeries, Orthopedic Trauma surgeries, Pediatric Orthopedic surgeries, Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, retrograde pyelogram and ureteral stent placements.
• Preforms C-arm cases in the Medical Diagnostic Unit such as Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, Bronchoscopy, Esophageal dilation, and Colonic Stent placements.
• As needed, performs Radiology Procedures with Interventional Radiologist and RPA including but not limited to: Gastric/Gastric-Jejunal/Jejunal Tube Placements/replacements/Removals, Drain or Tube placements/replacements/removals and dialysis catheter removals.
• Provides coverage for Computed Tomography (CT) within St. Charles Health System including on call coverage, holiday and weekend relief as needed.
• Competent skills working with Computed Tomography (CT) STAT RAD System.
• Prepares for sterile and non-sterile procedures and maintains a sterile field.
• Conducts all necessary preparations of the patient procedure room and documents when appropriate.
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank) to prepare patients for procedures by creating an environment where the patients feel comfortable and communicated with regarding the experience in Radiology.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: High school diploma or GED. Must be a graduate of a certified radiologic technology training program.
• Preferred: Basic and advanced seminars in computerized tomography.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• Required: Current Oregon Broad of Medical Imaging license (OBMI). American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential in Radiologic Technology (RT) and Computed Tomography (CT).
• Preferred: ARRT credential in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Bone Densitometry (BD), Mammography (MAM), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), or Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI).

EXPERIENCE

• Required: Cross-sectional imaging experience.
• Preferred: Two (2) years’ experience in diagnostic radiography.
• One (1) year experience as a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Category: Patient Care Level #3 Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP .

SCHEDULE WEEKLY HOURS

Schedule Weekly Hours: 0 Caregiver Type: Relief Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: TECHNOLOGIST Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable Shift Start & End Time: Variable

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.