CT Technologist (Evening)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for applying prescribed ionizing radiation in performing CT procedures at a technical level for diagnostic purposes under the prescription of a physician. The CT Technologist performs complex CT examinations and procedures, including contrast injection under the direct supervision of a Radiologist. The role includes operating CT scanner equipment, ensuring image quality, preparing patients, and completing related scheduling and documentation tasks.

Requirements

ARRT certification or registry eligibility; registry-eligible employees 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.
Register in CT Technology with ARRT 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.
Measure and select technical factors such as kilovolts, milliamperes, slices, and exposure time.
Produce high-quality CT scans, develop images, and assess technical image quality according to 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, maintain patient confidence, and respect patient dignity and privacy.
Handle incoming and interoffice telephone calls and inquiries.
Greet patients, obtain their histories, start IVs when appropriate, and prepare them for scans.
Obtain laboratory results and other necessary patient information from Cerner.
Schedule CT exams 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
Up to $15,000 bonus for experienced CT Technologists with at least one year of experience who are new employees of EvergreenHealth; prorated by FTE
Up to $5,000 bonus for CT Technologists with less than one year of experience who are new employees of EvergreenHealth; prorated by FTE