CT Technologist I

Salary Range: $38.79 - $62.00 Overview:

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
  
• CH Wellness Program
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Generous Retirement Plans
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Long-Term Disability
  
• Gym Membership Discount
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Adoption Assistance
  
• Shift Differential
  

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Summary:

$7,500 Sign On Bonus for CT Tech w/ more than a year experience$5,000 Sign On Bonus for CT Tech w/ less than a year experienceExternal applicants only.Requires 2 year commitment to Confluence Health

Perform all routine and special CT radiographic procedures by participating in technical duties directly involved with the CT scanner. Provide patients with safe, courteous and efficient care. Assist in other sections of the department as needed including but not limited to the operating room at CWH and WVH.

Position Reports To: Reports to Radiology Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares for and performs all CT examinations while operating assigned equipment in a safe manner as instructed.
  
• Evalulates diagnostic image for technical quality.
  
• Completes �Informed Consent†forms as needed.
  
• Develop, initiate, and monitor procedures for the effective utilization of the CT scanner.
  
• Maintains the cleanliness of the scanner and associated minor equipment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
  
• Required to take standby and be on call as needed. If on call at CWH, will be available within 20 minutes of notification of need.
  
• If working less than 40 hours per week, may be required to work scheduled days off.
  
• Performs IV access, using sterile technique and administer contrast media under physician supervision.
  
• Understands and follows all universal blood and body substance precautions and personal protective equipment requirements.
  
• Complies with all continuing education requirements as dictated by regulatory entities.
  
• Utilizes PACS, RIS, and current EMR efficiently and completes required paperwork for each examination performed.
  
• Lifts patients as needed and when this can be accomplished safely and according to policy. Transfers patients using safe ergonomic technique and utilizes the hydraulic lift or other safe patient handling devices and the patient's family members or caregivers when necessary.
  
• Participate in Quality Improvement Programs.
  
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications:

Required:* ARRT registered in X-Ray.

• Washington State certification as radiologic technologist.
  
• Completion of a course in radiologic technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  
• Minimum six months as a radiologic technologist to include fluoroscopy.
  

Desired:* ARRT registered in CT or within one year of employment in CT classification.

• CT experience.
  

Physical/Sensory Demands:

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday. Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:* Walking - F

• Sitting/Standing - F
  
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
  
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
  
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
  
• Climbing - O
  
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
  
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
  
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F
  
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
  
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
  
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
  
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
  
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
  
• Crawling/Kneeling - F
  
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
  
• Twisting/Turning - F
  
• Repetitive Movement - F
  

Working Conditions:* Assists in lifting patients and places them in appropriate positions with the use of safe patient handling equipment. Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination and depth perception for operation of equipment.

Job Classification:* FLSA: Non-Exempt

• Hourly/Salary: Hourly
  

Physical Exposures For This Position:* Unprotected Heights - No

• Heat - No
  
• Cold - No
  
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
  
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
  
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
  
• Lighting - Yes
  
• Noise - No
  
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes
  
• Infectious Diseases - Yes