CT Technologist

Indiana University Health System•Portland, OR

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time CT Technologist opportunity at Jay Hospital. The schedule is as follows: Saturday and Sunday 7:00pm-7:30am. This role includes a holiday rotation and no call requirement. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants! The role involves operating the CT scanner, preparing and positioning patients, screening patients for safe scanning and contrast administration, obtaining IV access, and administering contrast. The technologist must be familiar with recognizing and responding to adverse contrast events, possess knowledge of scan protocols, and select appropriate protocols. They will adjust scan parameters for diagnostic images, collaborate with radiologists and physicians, follow radiation safety protocols, perform routine equipment QC, and stay current with continuing education. The role also includes assisting in medical alert situations, communicating effectively with patients, families, and the care team, and documenting information in the EMR. Assistance with minimally invasive procedures may also be required.

Requirements

0-3 years of relevant experience.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
Requires active status through one of the following: American Registry of Radiology Technology (ARRT): Registered Technologist - Radiography , RT(R) or Nuclear Medicine, RT(NM); or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB): Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
Requires advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT) through ARRT or NMTCB within 12 months of hire.
Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Operates CT scanner, prepares and positions patients.
Screens patients for safe scanning and safe administration of contrast.
Obtains IV access, and administers contrast as required and is familiar with recognizing and responding to adverse contrast events.
Possesses knowledge of scan protocols and selection of appropriate protocol to address clinical concerns.
Adjusts scan parameters to ensure diagnostic images.
Collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians.
Follows radiation safety protocols.
Performs routine QC on equipment.
Stays current with continuing education.
Assists in medical alert situations.
Communicates effectively with patients, families and members of the care team.
Documents necessary information in EMR.
Assists with minimally invasive procedures as needed.