CT Technologist Imaging, Per Diem, Variable

Diagnostic Imaging Technologist

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Diagnostic Imaging team, you'll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You'll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard.

Job Purpose: Apply roentgen rays safely to patients for diagnostic purposes upon the request of a physician.

Duties:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Positions patients to produce a radiograph as prescribed by a qualified physician.
• Provides immobilization devices as required.
• Adjusts controls of equipment as needed to produce a radiograph as prescribed by a qualified physician.
• Administers drugs or chemical mixtures orally or as enemas to render organs opaque.
• Provides radiation protection as needed per exam.
• Processes films digitally.
• Possesses knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles and supports the hospital's philosophy of performance improvement. Participates on Quality Action Teams using the F.A.D.E. process.
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.

Skills/Qualifications: Must be able to adjust system parameters to produce the best quality images while minimizing radiation exposure to the patient.

Requirements: High school graduate and equivalent and satisfactory completion of formal radiological technology training in an AMA approved school and meet the requirement for registry by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) or its equivalent and must maintain their continuing educational requirements. Washington State Certification required. Current Basic Life Support certification.

Work Environment: The work of this position is performed inside, exposing the employee to indoor environmental conditions, protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The employee may be exposed to dust, pollens, pollutants, fumes, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common a health care environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach; occasionally bend, sit, stoop and stretch. The employee will need full range of body motion, including handling and lifting of patients, should have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and medical equipment. Normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports are required; specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position in relation to the physical demands detailed above.

Location: Anacortes, WA, Onsite

Schedule: Per Diem/ Variable shift

Salary Range: $46.73 $70.09 per hour

Why You'll Love Working Here We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you'll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

Ready to Apply? Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.

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