Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

Prometheus Federal Services•Vancouver, WA

3d•$50•Onsite

About The Position

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking a CT Technologist to work on-site at the VA Portland Health Care System in Vancouver, WA. The role involves overseeing the safe operation of CT and/or Angio environments, preparing contrast materials, recording radiation doses, interpreting radiology requests, performing imaging studies, ensuring the quality of radiographic exams, operating and maximizing equipment utilization, coordinating examinations, applying sterile techniques, working with radiologists/physicians, applying infection control and safety procedures, using independent judgment for exams, maintaining electronic records, properly identifying patients and scans, performing minor equipment adjustments, and performing all aspects of CT imaging including reconstructions, interventional procedures, and CT angiography. The technologist must also be familiar with radiation safety policies and CT dose optimization.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience with understanding advanced CT applications.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology including location, appearance, and functioning of the major and minor systems susceptible to radiographic illumination and knowledge of changes to systems and organs caused by common medical and surgical diseases.
Accurately operate a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality. This includes but is not limited to: Fluoroscopic and General Diagnostic exams, Portable Radiography, Portable Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography exams, Angio procedures, Operating Room and all other duties assigned.
ARRT Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
Proven ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.
Ability to obtain public trust.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac trained technologists only

Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day safe operation of the CT and/or Angio environment.
Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable or consumable solutions.
Records all doses of radiation for fluoroscopy and portable fluoroscopy exams.
Receives and interprets all radiology requests for accuracy, appropriateness; date desired and maintains a thorough knowledge of the ordering process in CPRS.
Performs and completes imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat, preop, urgent and routine exams.
Responsible for the quality of radiographic exams performed in order to assure a high level of acceptability of radiographs while minimizing patient dosage and reducing costs.
Responsible for operating and maximizing utilization of all equipment.
Works with staff and radiology schedule to assure timely accomplishment of assigned workload, making day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities and additional assignments.
Performs radiology procedures/exams utilizing sterile techniques.
Works with the radiologist/physician as a member of the radiology procedure team.
Applies Infection Control practices and procedures for patients and staff, as mandated by the Medical Center and Imaging Service Infection Control policies.
Applies safety procedures for self, patients and others as mandated by Imaging Service Safety policies for all imaging modalities.
Uses independent judgment and possesses the ability to vary exams or treatment procedures as needed to compensate for patient’s individual medical conditions and body habitus.
Maintains electronic records and files of exams performed on patients.
Properly identifies patient by using full name and full social security number and/or hospital name band.
Responsible for minor equipment adjustments, repairs and exercises care in the handling and safeguarding of all equipment.
Performs all aspects of CT imaging to include: Head, Neck, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis Extremities, 3D Reconstructions of CT, Multi-Planar Reformats CT and Angiographic studies when requested and/or when part of a standard procedure.
Performs all aspects of CT Interventional Radiography, including Biopsies, RF Ablations, Abscess drainages, cyst aspirations, etc.
Performs CT Angiography of the Circle of Willis, Carotids, Abdominal Aortas, Run-Off’s, including CT Cardiac Imaging (Cardiac trained technologists only) and CT Myelography utilizing specialized series to visualize the anatomy and pathology necessary for diagnosis.
Performs Interventional CT biopsy exams utilizing surgical sterile techniques.
Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist that are used in CT, to include CT Angiography and other exams.
Technologists must be familiar with policies and procedures for practicing radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
Acquires and maintains knowledge in CT dose optimization and the factors that directly affect radiation dose from the CT scanner to the patient.
Other duties as assigned.