CT Tech - Full-Time

Grande Ronde Hospital•La Grande, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Technologist in Radiology is responsible to the Radiology Manager. The Staff Technologist is responsible for administering ionizing radiation to patients using the diagnostic modality requested by the referring physician. The Technologist operates Radiologic, CT, and MRI Systems maintains Radiographic Rooms, supplies and medications.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved AMA program in Radiologic Technology or equivalent.
Licensed with the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging.
Current registry/certification with an OMBI accredited body specific to the modality of practice.
Current OBMI licensing for the modality or modalities of practice inclusive of both permanent, temporary, or provisional.
Active licensing must be accessible for review or viewing at all time within the hospital.
Must demonstrate strong personal integrity, stamina, and emotional stability.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support card.

Nice To Haves

Previous Radiologic Technologist experience preferred.
Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice.
Must possess quality writing and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

Administering ionizing radiation to patients using the diagnostic modality requested by the referring physician.
Operates Radiologic, CT, and MRI Systems.
Maintains Radiographic Rooms, supplies and medications.
Communicate therapeutically.
Lift 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/or carrying or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Provide care for the patient’s age-specific, cultural, physical and psychosocial well-being.
Call is required and Technologist must live within a 30 minute response radius.
Maintain the care, use and safety of supplies, equipment, and work areas in the proper performance of work duties.
Prepare and maintain patient records and reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, peers, the public, physicians, and ancillary department staff.
React calmly and effectively in urgent and emergent situations.
Identify problems and recommend solutions.