CT Technologist at Portland, OR (Marquam Hill) – Portland, Oregon

Imaging

• Operator multi-slice CT Scanners to perform exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics & Radiation Safety.
• Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care.
• Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic exam using age appropriate communication skills.
• Adjusts scanning factors and patient positioning to eliminate or minimize artifacts due to patient habitus, motion, implants, or monitoring equipment.
• Adheres to the ALARA principle while optimizing the exam to obtain the highest image quality with the lowest possible radiation dose to the patient
• Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies. Continues to stay current in regards to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades.
• Demonstrates specific normal and abnormal cross sectional anatomy/pathology through the use of scan techniques, reconstructions, and 3D post-processing

Documentation

• Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
• Verifies imaging order and protocol in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy.
• Labels images completely & accurately with patient demographics, position or other required documentation.
• Follows through with all aspects of scanning duties in order to provide efficient and timely completion of examinations with correct data entry, begin and complete with correct billing and verification that images are in PACS.
• Technologists prescreen all patients for sensitivity & contraindications to contrast medications used during the imaging exam.
• Implements the correct types of contrast and injection factors on a case-by- case basis.
• Generates a CD or DVD of imaging exams on an as-needed basis.

Other duties as assigned

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Proficient in IV/Angio-cath starts and administration of contrast media via power injection
• Demonstrates specific normal and abnormal cross sectional anatomy/pathology through the use of scan techniques, reconstructions, and 3D post-processing
• Must demonstrate competency in complex CT imaging and the ability to adjust imaging parameters appropriately on a case-by-case basis.
• Must have good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills.

• Extensive Emergency, Trauma, and Stroke imaging experience preferred