Travel CT Tech

Trinity Health•Baker City, OR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s internal resource pool for CT Technologists who want flexible scheduling, increased pay scales, and variety in practice settings. CT Techs fill short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system, locally or at locations across the country. This assignment is at Saint Alphonsus in Baker City, Oregon, and is listed for 13 weeks, with a schedule of four 10-hour day shifts per week and a gross weekly rate of $3,400. The start date is listed as ASAP. The CT Technologist reviews physician orders and exam indications, prepares and positions patients, and performs CT imaging. Working with CT leadership and the Radiologist, the technologist produces diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols. The role operates diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain images for physician interpretation while applying ALARA techniques, and collaborates with assigned-unit staff and FirstChoice colleagues to provide evidence-based, person-centered care to patients and families. The position requires willingness to float within the hospital and/or among multiple hospital locations and precludes holding a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher.
At least 18 months of CT experience.
Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Registered as a CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; only American Heart Association certifications are accepted.
Valid State of Oregon permit-to-practice.
Willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations.
Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.

Responsibilities

Review physician orders and the reason for each examination.
Prepare and position patients for CT imaging.
Perform CT imaging of patients.
Work with CT leadership and the Radiologist to produce diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain images of designated body portions for physician interpretation.
Apply As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) techniques.
Collaborate with assigned-unit staff and FirstChoice colleagues to deliver evidence-based care to patients and families.
Float throughout the hospital and/or among multiple hospital locations.