Cat Scan Technologist (CT), PRN

Lifepoint Health • McMinnville, OR

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About The Position

The Cat Scan Technologist provides computerized assisted tomographic and radiologic services as ordered or directed, following established practices and procedures. When ordered and within scope of practice, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications, continually monitors the patient’s condition, and reports or responds to changes as appropriate. The role includes preparing equipment and supplies, selecting exposure factors and imaging parameters, positioning patients, and performing imaging procedures. The technologist applies safety standards and performs equipment quality control, troubleshoots or reports equipment malfunctions, assesses image quality and takes appropriate action to resolve issues, and enters, transmits, and reports scan results.

Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility in McMinnville, Oregon. The position is listed as PRN. The facility describes its offerings as including medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time and part-time employees, financial protection and paid leave, educational and certification assistance, a 401(k) package with company match, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ARRT-, JRCERT-, ARMRIT-, or NMTCB-accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
• Registry with ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide computerized assisted tomographic and radiologic services as ordered or directed, following established practices and procedures.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
• Continually monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepare equipment and supplies, and select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implement safety standards and perform quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
• Analyze imaging results, identify image-quality issues, and take appropriate action, including repositioning the patient and repeating the procedure.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple levels; stated for full-time and part-time employees).
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed