CT Technologist at Adventist Health

Tillamook, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CT Scanning, General Radiography, Fluoroscopy, PACS, Teleradiology, Venipuncture, HIPAA Compliance, Equipment Maintenance, Patient Assessment, Image Formatting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Located off the beautiful Oregon Coast, Adventist Health Tillamook has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1950. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access medical center, rural health and urgent care medical offices, home care services, and a vast scope of services located throughout Tillamook County and the surrounding areas. Tillamook is known for its small-town charm, lively art scene and delicious Tillamook Cheese. The allure of Tillamook's community is complimented by access to outdoor adventures and the scenic Oregon Coast. Job Summary: Operates computed tomography (CT) equipment, producing cross-sectional images of patients' bones, organs and tissue that are used to diagnose medical conditions. Performs a variety of imaging procedures not limited to CT, including general radiography and fluoroscopy. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT) OR R.T. (R)(ARRT): Required * Advanced Certification in the modality of CT: Required in OR and HI, Preferred in CA * Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required * Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred in CA and OR * Venipuncture certification: Preferred in CA and OR * ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) or ARRT-Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT): Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: * ARRT-Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT): Required Essential Functions: * Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatric. * Produces sagittal and coronal reformatted images for radiologist interpretation. * Uses PACS and teleradiology system to correctly transfer images to the appropriate location. * Maintains accurate records, files and billing information. Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations. * Performs routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and manages supply inventory. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The technologist operates CT equipment to produce cross-sectional images for diagnosis and performs various imaging procedures including general radiography and fluoroscopy. Essential functions also involve assessing patient care, producing reformatted images, using PACS, maintaining records, and performing routine equipment maintenance.