Technologist, CT Float

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to provide essential diagnostic CT services. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient care, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. You will perform various diagnostic procedures, administer contrast media, and ensure quality assurance while maintaining a customer-focused approach. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development. If you are dedicated to providing top-notch healthcare services, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Must have IV Certification and comply with infection control training.
• Demonstrates high competence without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Administer contrast media and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Customer-focused service skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Associates degree in Radiologic Science

Tools

PACs functions

Job description

Job Summary:

To provide diagnostic CT services to include clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW mission and philosophy.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include routine, emergent, biopsy, and/or special procedure examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.


• Communicate all necessary information to other members of the health care team.


• File work/Reception/computer including PACs functions.


• Administering contrast media as directed, in accordance with all policies and procedures.


• Protocol exams per established departmental directives.


• Quality Assurance functions and troubleshoot equipment. Restocking supplies/cleaning.


• Assist with patient transport as needed.


• Participate in on-call or standby schedule as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Associates degree in Radiologic Science or related field

License, Certification, Registration

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington)

• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License (Oregon)

• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Computed Tomography

Additional Requirements:

• Proof of continuing education.


• Mandatory Infection control education and training will occur on an annual basis.


• Knowledge and skills in Infection Control shall be evaluated annually on an oral or written bases per KPNW policy and/or requirements.


• Must comply with regional protocol for on-site response to call backs (Ref. P&P DR012).


• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.


• Ability to use and apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills with peers and administration.


• Performs all functions at a high level of competence without direct supervision.


• IV Certification will be obtained annually.


• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations; adaptability; flexibility. Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum six (6) months prior CT work experience, preferably within the last three (3) years


• Prior CT work experience using helical and/or multi-detector technology.


• Attendance at CT and cross-sectional anatomy courses.


• Knowledge of Policies and Procedures.

Notes:

• Position covers INT, SKY, TWC, and LVK.