CT Technologist III

Inland Imaging•Spokane, WA

4d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist III obtains safe, high-quality CT examinations under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist, following established Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols. This full-time, regular position is based at Sacred Heart Medical Center and is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The technologist independently performs and evaluates CT studies, follows examination protocols, uses professional judgment to reconstruct images, and ensures appropriate radiation dose and image quality. The role includes patient assessment and communication, consent and preparation review, contrast administration and IV procedures, infection-control practices, equipment and room preparation, patient assistance, documentation, billing updates, worklist and PACS preparation, quality assurance, and coordination with radiologists, clerical staff, and other departments. The technologist may rotate to other shifts and locations and may work in a hospital, urgent care, or clinical setting. At Sacred Heart Medical Center, the role supports a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke services in a fast-paced setting involving trauma, high-acuity, psychiatric, pediatric, and congenital cases. Duties include operating multi-vendor CT systems; preparing sterile trays for procedures such as ablations, biopsies, chest tubes, and abscess drains; supporting adult and pediatric patients requiring anesthesia or accommodations; performing advanced 3D and cardiac imaging applications; troubleshooting equipment; and responding to urgent patient-care needs. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The technologist must maintain patient dignity and confidentiality, comply with safety, HIPAA, Joint Commission, and company policies, demonstrate effective communication and teamwork, and participate in continuing education and quarterly quality assurance meetings. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program required.
Minimum of six months as a practicing Certified Radiologic Technologist required.
Current Washington State Certified Radiologic Technologist License must be maintained.
Current ARRT (R) and (CT) certificates must be maintained.
Must pass ARRT (CT) boards within 12 months of being trained, working independently, and signed off with a current competency checklist.
Current CPR/BLS required.
Must agree to take call and work holidays to meet company needs.
Must successfully complete the required background check.
Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test and submit to drug and/or alcohol testing during employment when there is an objectively reasonable basis, consistent with company policy and applicable law.
Demonstrate the ability to receive, comprehend, retain, and act on verbal and written information necessary for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Accurately communicate information and instructions, seek clarification when needed, and maintain appropriate documentation and follow-through.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential, sensitive, proprietary, personnel, patient, and business information.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, detail orientation, multitasking ability, organizational skills, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Treat patients with dignity and respect and consider individual needs when communicating with and assessing and treating patients of all ages.
Adhere to departmental standards and personnel policies and demonstrate a professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred, or military education/training equivalent.
Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology preferred.
Medical office experience preferred.
Understanding of all procedures to be read by the radiologist preferred.
Experience with Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, ISite, Qgenda, web portals, EPIC, Medicalis, and Datix / Incident Reports is highly desired; desired applications vary by modality and location.

Responsibilities

Independently perform CT studies meeting or exceeding interpreting radiologists’ standards.
Follow CT protocols and use professional judgment to reconstruct images for interpretation.
Ensure appropriate radiation dose while obtaining quality examinations.
Communicate with radiologists as needed to protocol examinations.
Prepare examination equipment, rooms, sterile trays, and supplies for invasive procedures.
Assist with patient transportation and safely help patients on and off the CT table, using Hoyer lifts within manufacturer guidelines when available.
Prepare appropriate contrast doses; perform contrast injections and IV starts and removals; monitor IV sites when possible; and respond to contrast reactions according to accepted standards of care.
Interview and assess patients, obtain detailed histories, obtain procedure consent, and review preparation checklists.
Use universal precautions, sterile procedures for invasive studies, appropriate PPE, and isolation processes.
Communicate with patients during examinations to support comfort and minimize movement.
Verify orders and indications, review completed studies for quality and acute or urgent findings, and ensure preauthorization when needed.
Complete examination paperwork, build patient worklists, present studies in PACS using appropriate hanging protocols, and prepare patient history forms for radiologist worklists.
Update examination codes and billing information, including charges for medications and contrast.
Perform daily quality assurance and attend required quarterly quality assurance meetings.
Operate multi-system CT vendors and systems and perform the site-specific trauma, pediatric, 3D, vascular, orthopedic-planning, and advanced cardiac imaging work described in the posting.
Set up sterile trays for procedures including microwave and cryoablation, bone marrow biopsies, chest tubes, and abscess drains.
Coordinate patient care and workflow with technologists, clerical staff, radiologists, and other departments; respond to information requests from patients and other stakeholders.
Troubleshoot CT equipment and report issues to the Manager and/or Director.
Rotate to other shifts and locations as needed, including taking call and working holidays to meet company needs.
Maintain confidentiality, follow health and safety, HIPAA, security, and other company policies, and provide respectful, professional patient service.
Demonstrate communication, organizational, multitasking, teamwork, and self-directed learning skills; participate in continuing education.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other duties as assigned.