CT Technologist (Nights)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

Responsible for applying prescribed ionizing radiation to perform CT procedures for diagnostic purposes under a physician’s prescription. The role performs complex CT examinations and procedures, including injecting contrast material under the direct supervision of a Radiologist, and operates CT scanner equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images while meeting quality assurance standards. The technologist communicates with patients in plain language about procedures and their status, maintains patient dignity and privacy, obtains patient history and necessary records, starts IVs when appropriate, and prepares patients for scans. The role also schedules examinations, updates patient status in the RIS, handles telephone calls and inquiries, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time night position in Kirkland, Washington, scheduled for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

ARRT certification or registry eligibility; registry-eligible candidates must take the registry within the first 45 days of employment.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association by the start date.
Training specific to the operation and performance of CT scanners.
Current Washington State Radiologic Technologist licensure.
ARRT registration in CT Technology within one year of employment; employees hired on or before December 31, 2017, must obtain it by January 1, 2019.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a radiology setting.

Responsibilities

Perform complex CT scan examinations and procedures, including injecting contrast material under the direct supervision of a Radiologist.
Set, adjust, and control CT scanner equipment to apply ionizing radiation for CT procedures.
Select appropriate technical factors, including kilovolts, milliamperes, slices, and exposure time.
Produce high-quality CT scans, develop images, and assess technical image quality against quality assurance standards.
Consider patients’ body size, physical condition, and age when performing CT examinations.
Explain procedures and their status to patients in lay language, while maintaining patient confidence, dignity, and privacy.
Handle incoming and interoffice telephone calls and inquiries.
Greet patients, obtain their histories, start IVs when appropriate, and prepare patients for scans.
Obtain laboratory work and other necessary patient information from Cerner.
Schedule CT scan examinations from the Cerner imaging queue and ensure paperwork is complete and accurate.
Update patient status in the RIS to indicate exam completion.
Perform 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
Bonus up to $15,000 for experienced CT Technologists with at least one year of experience who are new employees, or up to $5,000 for those with less than one year of experience who are new employees; prorated by FTE
Shift premium