Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist CT

Fidelity Partners•Portland, OR

19h•$42•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist will provide full-time on-site computed tomography services across the VA Portland Health Care System. The position performs routine and advanced CT examinations, angiographic and interventional support, contrast and IV-related tasks, dose optimization, sterile procedures, PACS documentation, image-quality review, and urgent and routine imaging while maintaining VA patient-safety standards.

Requirements

Must have at least two years of experience performing advanced computed tomography applications in the proposed modality.
Must hold a valid certification in the required CT or radiologic-technology modality.
Must maintain current Basic Life Support certification and possess or obtain a National Provider Identifier.
Must demonstrate broad knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, cross-sectional imaging, radiation safety, and CT equipment operation.
Must be proficient with general diagnostic imaging, portable radiography, fluoroscopy, CT examinations, angiographic procedures, and operating-room imaging as assigned.
Must hold a full and unrestricted state license when required by the jurisdiction in which services are performed.
Must be available for the full period of performance and able to support rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional or emergency overtime as assigned.
Must satisfy VA occupational-health, immunization, background, suitability, training, and system-access requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assess patients for CT examinations, verify orders and identity, obtain relevant histories, and explain procedures.
Perform routine and advanced CT, CT angiography, and other assigned diagnostic or interventional imaging procedures.
Operate CT and related imaging equipment safely and select protocols and technical factors appropriate to the examination and patient condition.
Prepare and administer contrast and support intravenous access and related monitoring within the authorized scope of practice.
Apply sterile technique and assist radiologists and other providers during interventional CT or angiographic procedures.
Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures and respond appropriately to changes, emergencies, or adverse reactions.
Evaluate images for positioning, technique, labeling, artifacts, and diagnostic quality before transmitting them to PACS.
Document examinations, contrast, radiation-dose information, procedure details, and required workload data in VA systems.
Follow dose-optimization practices and support CT quality-assurance and performance-improvement activities.
Maintain clean, stocked, and safe imaging areas and complete equipment and supply readiness checks.
Support urgent, emergency, operating-room, portable, and overtime imaging assignments when required.
Protect confidential information and comply with VA privacy, security, infection-control, safety, and professional-conduct requirements.
Collaborate professionally with radiologists, technologists, nurses, providers, patients, and VA leadership.