CT Tech - Per Diem

Good Shepherd Health Care • Hermiston, OR

83d • $38 - $58

About The Position

Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System. At Good Shepherd Health Care System, we put 'Patients First. Always.' We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community. Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.

Requirements

• Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology accredited program.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography and CT, or equivalent required by State of Oregon.
• Licensed in the State of Oregon as Radiologic Technologist/CT Technologist.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates radiography equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Determines radiographic technique exposure factors, minimizing exposure to patient and others.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
• In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits: prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Assists licensed practitioner with Fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.
• Operates Computed Tomographic equipment and accessories.
• Selects appropriate program for the desired protocol.
• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and provides hard copy records assuring proper identification.
• Maintains archival storage of digitized data as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions.
• Provides patient education.
• Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction.
• Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions.
• Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals.
• Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan.
• May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area.
• May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area.
• Understands and applies patient relations skills.
• Pursues the appropriate continuing education needed to maintain license or certification.
• Accomplishes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Base Compensation Range: $38.16 - $58.81 + Per Diem Shift Differential

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees