CT Technologist – Portland VA Medical Center | $66/Hour | Proposed Federal Contract

ZipStaff•Portland, OR

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Recruiting experienced CT Technologists / Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists for a proposed long-term contract supporting Veterans through the VA Portland Health Care System. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity for experienced CT professionals with hospital-based imaging, contrast administration, and advanced CT experience. Employment is contingent upon contract award, final client approval, and confirmation of staffing requirements. The proposed base contract runs from January 4, 2027, through January 3, 2028, with four additional one-year option periods potentially available. There are four openings, with approximately 40 hours of work per week. Assignments may be at Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon; the Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, Washington; or a VA location in Salem, Oregon. Department-established schedules may include 8-, 9-, or 10-hour shifts. Nine-hour shifts may rotate between four- and five-day workweeks, while 10-hour shifts are typically four days per week. Rotating weekends and federal holidays, as well as occasional overtime for emergency coverage, may be required.

Requirements

ARRT certification in Radiography.
ARRT post-primary CT credential, R.T.(R)(CT).
At least 2 years of advanced CT experience.
Current hospital-based CT experience within the last 6 months.
Current BLS certification.
Active NPI.
Current competency with IV insertion and venipuncture.
Experience administering contrast media.
Ability to perform CT, fluoroscopy, portable radiography, angio, and operating-room imaging.
Active state license if required.
No adverse professional license history.
Ability to lift approximately 50–100 pounds and assist with patient transfers.
Complete required federal background screening.
Complete VA privacy, HIPAA, information-security, and related training.
Meet required occupational health and immunization standards.
Clear HHS OIG exclusion screening.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac CT experience.
CT-guided interventional procedure experience.
RF ablation experience.
Advanced CTA procedure experience.
Experience working independently in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced CT imaging of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities.
Perform 3D reconstructions and multiplanar reformats.
Perform CT angiography and CT myelography.
Perform CT-guided biopsies and other interventional procedures.
Perform RF ablations, abscess drainages, and cyst aspirations.
Prepare and administer contrast media.
Perform venipuncture and IV insertion.
Operate power injectors.
Monitor for and respond to contrast reactions.
Perform general diagnostic radiography and portable imaging.
Perform fluoroscopy, angio, and operating-room imaging.
Optimize radiation dose.
Perform PACS image processing and quality review.