CT Technologist - Legacy Health

Overview:

Are you interested in advancing your career as a CT Technologist?  Check out this excellent opportunity with Legacy Health to work the night shift at Good Samaritan Medical Center.  This position serves the community in Northwest Portland by applying technical skills to perform computed tomography procedures while providing empathetic patient care and service.

 

This position provides an excellent opportunity to engage in a teamwork centric environment. In this environment, our leaders endeavor to take a collaborative approach to working with and across their teams. We also seek to care well for ourselves and each other, through various avenues, including: access to onsite community gardens, recharge rooms and by giving recognition to each other through kudos awards.   In the midst of all this, we support our team members to advance their careers, whether new to or experienced in the radiologic imaging modality.

 

In addition to the intrinsic benefits gained from working in this environment, we also compensate our team members well, fairly and equitably and provide high quality benefits. 

 

Here is a glimpse at our compensation and benefits for this position:

 

• Relocation: This position is eligible for relocation assistance for those moving from outside the area
• Base Wage: $42.45 - $60.70 per hour, with consideration to related work experience and internal equity
• Shift Differential: evening - $2.50 /hr, night - $4.30 /hr, weekend - $3.00 /hr
• Health: comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans
• Paid Time Off:  competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL) allotment to new employees, 40-hours front loaded at time of hire
• Retirement: retirement plan with employer match and contributions
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness Services: generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuting and Accessibility: Tri-Met discounts provided, multiple bus routes and the street car pass Good Samaritan, easy freeway access for drivers, fairly easy to access for active commuters (bicycle friendly, great area for walkers and runners)
• Employee Parking: free at Good Samaritan Medical Center
• On-site Facilities: community garden, pharmacy, chapel, cafes (w/ baristas)
• Food and Entertainment: restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, parks, in close proximity to a desirable commercial Portland neighborhood (NW 23^rd Ave), moments from downtown and other entertainment options are in the immediate proximity
• Employee Discounts: Nike, Adidas, LA Fitness, Kindercare
• And so much more

Your calm presence and expert knowledge of the human body eases patient anxiety; your attention to detail and patient safety are critical to providing diagnostic imaging that contributes to the best possible patient outcomes. If you see your role as a CT Technologist as more than performing imaging procedures; if you view your work as an important part of making life better for others, you may be a perfect fit for this opportunity within the Legacy community.

 

The CT Technologist performs imaging procedures according to physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to exposure factors, imaging technique, and patient treatment.

 

This position will work Sunday - Wednesday nights.

 

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care that’s located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if needed. 

 

Are you looking for a CT Tech (or other Imaging) job opportunity with a different schedule or at another Legacy Health location?  Please click here to see a list of other openings.

 

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Responsibilities:

IMAGING: Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.

Competency in the field of CT.

Positions patient for diagnostic imaging according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements.

Operates imaging equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates.

Uses computer image processing to select and optimize images.

Processes and presents images and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis.

Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures.

 

DOCUMENTATION: Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.

Identifies patient by checking patient's I.D., full name and medical record number according to department procedure.

Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination.

Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed

documentation.

Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required.

Follows department and hospital procedures and policies.

Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function.

Performs medication reconciliation on patients receiving IV contrast media.

 

PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY: Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.

Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards.

Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures.

Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs.

Starts IV’s using proper technique and administers medications under the direction of the LIP.

 

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.

Informs and educates patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed.

Uses professional judgment and presents a professional image of competency to customer and staff.

Maintains professional appearance, punctuality, flexibility, confidentiality and guest relations.

Handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.

Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, inservices seminars, etc.) in all specialty areas assigned.

Participates in presenting professional information to colleagues.

Qualifications:

Education:

As required to obtain ARRT.

 

Experience:

One year previous experience in the field of CT preferred.

 

Skills:

Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

 

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Licensure:

National registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (ARRT-R) or Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) required. CT certification (ARRT-CT) required within six months of job placement. Current state license in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Oregon. Current Radiologic Technologist Certification required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Washington. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Pay Range:USD $42.45 - USD $60.70 /Hr.Working Conditions:Risk of exposure to blood and body fluids . Must be able to lift push pull 20 40 pounds. Must be able to distinguish colors and color shading . Risk of exposure to hazardous airborne pathogens particles Annual N95 HMR Full Face fit testing and E required .