CT Technologist (Computed Tomography)

Job Description

**Medical Solutions auto deducts the 1.75 WA state tax - you are able re-add that back in.** **Radiation Badge Required PRIOR to starting travel assignment** Department: Radiology - CT (Computed Tomography) General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.) Current BLS required Certs/ARRT & other specialty certification requirements ARRT RT (R) (CT) How many scanners/rooms does this department have? 3 Will they have to float/cover any other areas? Occasionaly float to X-ray to do ED/Inpatient/Outpatient X-ray. Usually depends on the job/shift positon Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties All routine CT exams for Inpatient/Outpatient and ED Cardiac CT, biopsy/drain, Cryo/Microwave ablations Experience or 'Must have' skills Must be able to perform all routine CT exams as well as Trauma Average # of scans/studies per day 65-70 in a 24 hour period on 3 scanners EMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: software & hardware) do they use EMR = EPIC PACS = SECTRA Windows computer software Department Specific Equipment (GE, Phillips, Siemens) 1 GE REV CT 2 GE REV HD Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech Both– Imaging supervisor and Shift/Modality lead techs Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)? No Radiologist in-house? Radiologist on site 24/7 Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department) Yes–IV skills very helpful for working outpatients Shifts & Scheduling Shift times just depends - can be a mix of 10Hr and 12Hr shifts for both days & nights. Assigned shifts and schedule. Schedule posted at least 2 weeks in advance. Weekend Requirement Depends - there are shifts that are every weekend as well as every other weekend - will be dependent on needs Holiday Requirement Yes- If scheduled day lands on the holiday Call or Standby requirement? Response time? Call is Optional 45 minute response time Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? Any color scrubs - as long as look professional Hospital scrubs only provided for staff working in the OR Department specific orientation Typically 1st three days are department orientation Additional Notes Additional Questions