CT Technologist (Computed Tomography)

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***** auto deducts the 1.75 WA state tax - you are able re-add that back in.**
Must provide radiation badge - Manager said can help provided Radiation Badge if absolutely needed!

MUST have WA license
Department: Radiology - CT (Computed Tomography)
General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.) BLS
Certs/ARRT & other specialty certification requirements ARRT, CT
How many scanners/rooms does this department have? 1 CT, 1 X-RAY, 1 PORTABLE
Will they have to float/cover any other areas? CT and General X-Ray
Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties CT: W/WO Contrast Head, Spine, Abdomen, Pelvis, CTA PE, Runoff, Extremeties, General XRAY: Chest, PICC line placement, Tube Placement, Trauma- FX Extremeties
Experience or 'Must have' skills Abiliy to work independently as Graveyard CT/Xray tech is the only staff member in the department between 11pm-7am
Average # of scans/studies per day Graveyard averages between 2-6 CT scans per night and 1-4 xrays per night depending on the night
EMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: software & hardware) do they use EPIC and McKesson PACS
Department Specific Equipment (Client, Phillips, Siemens) Toshiba 64 Slice CT Scanner, Carestream xray room (very user friendly) Brand new Client Portable Xray
Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech Adrienne Turner - Manager, Keith Stoner CT Lead
Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)? No
Radiologist in-house? Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-5pm mostly otherwise it's TRA Telerad
Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department) Yes - need to be able to start an IV if the one from the ED does not look good and they need to start another. There is not an RN in DI to do that for them.
Shifts & Scheduling 4/10s (Thurs-Sun), Thurs/Fri CT 5a-530p, Sat/Sun Xray 3p-1130p, no call
Weekend Requirement
Holiday Requirement If the holiday falls on your shift, you work it
Call or Standby requirement? Response time? No call required
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? Wear scrubs of your choosing
Department specific orientation EPIC training is required in Tacoma, On-Site training one week
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