CT Technologist (nights)

Evergreen Healthcare • Kirkland, WA

177d • $43 - $72

About The Position

The CT Technologist is responsible for applying prescribed ionizing radiation in performing CT procedures at a technical level for diagnostic purposes under the prescription of a physician. This role involves performing complex CT scan examinations, setting and adjusting CT scanner equipment, and ensuring high-quality imaging while maintaining patient communication and comfort.

Requirements

• ARRT, or registry eligible, must take registry within first 45 days of employment.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS - American Heart Association by start date.
• Training specific to the operation and performance of CT scanners.
• Current WA State Radiologic Technologist licensure.
• Registered in CT Technology with ARRT within one year of employment or if hired on or before December 31, 2017 must obtain by January 1, 2019.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in a radiology setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex CT scan examinations and procedures, including injecting contrast material under the direct supervision of a Radiologist.
• Sets, adjusts and controls the CT scanner equipment to apply ionizing radiation for CT procedures.
• Measures and selects proper electronics and technical factors such as kilovolts, milliamperes, slices and exposure time.
• Consistently produces high quality CT scans, develops images and interprets technical quality of images as related to quality assurance standards.
• Analyzes patient's general body size, physical condition and age to accurately perform CT examinations.
• Communicates to patient constantly, in lay language, describing the procedure, what the patient can expect from the procedure, and the status of the procedure, always maintaining patient's confidence.
• Handles incoming and interoffice telephone calls and inquiries.
• Greets patients, obtains history from patient, starts IV when appropriate and readies the patient for scan.
• Obtains lab work and other necessary patient information from Cerner.
• Schedules CT Scan exams from the Cerner imaging queue, ensuring all paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Updates patient status in the RIS to indicate exam completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree