Travel CT Tech

Trinity Health•Baker City, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s internal resource pool for CT Technologists seeking flexible scheduling, increased pay scales, and a variety of practice settings. CT Technologists fill short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system, with opportunities to work locally or travel to locations throughout the country. This assignment is at Saint Alphonsus in Baker City, Oregon, for 13 weeks, with a night shift schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week. The stated gross weekly rate is $3,560; pay is based on experience, skills, education, and may vary by location. The CT Technologist reviews physician orders and exam indications, prepares and positions patients, and performs CT imaging. Working with CT leadership and the Radiologist, the technologist produces diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols. The role operates diagnostic imaging equipment to image designated body areas for physician interpretation, applying ALARA techniques, and collaborates with unit staff and FirstChoice colleagues to provide evidence-based care in a healing culture for patients and families. Applicants must have an associate’s degree or higher, at least 18 months of CT experience, completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program, ARRT registration as a CT technologist, current American Heart Association BLS certification, and a valid Oregon permit to practice. The technologist must be willing to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations and may not hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher.
At least 18 months of CT experience.
Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Registered as a CT technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; only American Heart Association certifications are accepted.
Valid State of Oregon permit to practice.
Willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations.
Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.

Responsibilities

Review physician orders and the reason for the examination.
Prepare and position patients for CT imaging.
Perform CT imaging of patients.
Work with CT leadership and the Radiologist to produce diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain images of designated body portions for physician interpretation, using ALARA techniques.
Collaborate with assigned-unit staff and FirstChoice colleagues to deliver evidence-based care to patients and families.