CT Technologist
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Gresham
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
CT Technologist
US-OR-GRESHAM
Job ID: 24-38895
Type: On-Call (10% Differential and Min Shift Availability
Required)
Mount Hood Medical Center campus
Overview
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. Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center is East County's
full-service hospital, always expanding to meet the community's
growing needs and offering an award-winning patient experience
delivered with a personal touch. We offer advanced imaging, a
modern emergency department, a welcoming family birth center,
surgical services, intensive care, cancer care, gastroenterology
and more.
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
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Keywords: Legacy Health, Aloha , CT Technologist, Other , Gresham, Oregon
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