Radiology Technologist II/CT Technologist

PeaceHealth•Longview, WA

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Radiology Technologist II/CT Technologist to perform routine and specialized CT and X-ray procedures, combining medical knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality care and accurate diagnostic information. This is a 1.00 FTE variable position with 8–12-hour shifts and variable shift/day coverage. No on-call work is required. At PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, the technologist may be assigned to work in CT or radiology. The role requires at least two years of CT scanning experience. The technologist prepares and equips exam rooms, organizes the daily work schedule, reviews relevant imaging and patient information, selects appropriate examinations in consultation with physicians as needed, and educates patients before and after procedures. The role operates CT and X-ray equipment, performs image quality control, follows radiation safety principles, evaluates patients for pregnancy when indicated, and performs interventional procedures. The technologist may also train staff and students, provide coverage across CT and X-ray, and perform other duties consistent with their scope of practice, training, experience, and credentials.

Requirements

At least 2 years of CT scanning experience.
Accredited school education in Radiologic Technology.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to meet patient needs.
Demonstrated venipuncture competency.
Knowledge of PACS/RIS.
ARRT Radiography registration and registration with the Washington Department of Health or Oregon OBMI.
ARRT Computed Tomography credential.
Basic Life Support upon hire.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and remain flexible in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
Ability to use basic office equipment, including telephones, copiers, facsimile machines, and computers.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience.
EPIC RIS, FUJI, and IntelliSpace PACS experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and equip exam rooms for requested examinations and physician-specific procedural requirements.
Organize the daily work schedule and perform related clerical duties.
Integrate prior imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history, and medical records to optimize examinations.
Select the most appropriate examination based on patient information, consulting with interpreting or ordering physicians as necessary.
Provide patient education and instructions before and after examinations.
Provide training and education to staff and students as indicated.
Adapt examinations and make appropriate decisions to resolve patient-care problems as they arise.
Operate CT scanners and X-ray equipment for image data acquisition, reconstruction, and documentation.
Perform quality-control measures to ensure optimal image quality.
Apply the ALARA principle to promote radiation safety for self, patients, and visitors.
Evaluate patients for pregnancy before examinations when indicated.
Perform interventional procedures using knowledge of equipment and supplies and AORN standards.
Provide coverage for both CT and X-ray as needed.
Perform other patient-care activities and assigned duties consistent with scope of practice, training, experience, and credentials.