CT Technologist Relocation Available
Kaiser Permanente
Industry: Health Care
Category: Healthcare Clinical
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Salary: N/A
Education: AA Associates Degree
Experience: 0-1 Years
Location: Bellevue, United States
Posted Date: 06-22-2021
Job Description: Provide CT and Diagnostic X-ray imaging services to patients in accordance with physicians orders. Ensure patient safety and provide high quality testing. Prepare rooms and diagnostic/CT equipment. Perform testing, operating equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and process images. Exercise professional judgment and uphold medical ethics in performance of diagnostic services. Apply knowledge of the principles of growth and development to identify patient and family requirements relative to age specific patients including geriatrics, adults, adolescents, and pediatrics. Maintain strict patient and staff confidentiality. Adhere to appropriate sterile techniques. May require heavy lifting.
Essential Responsibilities: ·
Diagnostic Testing: Performs quality images through protocols and positions to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient's comfort and ability. Demonstrates knowledge to perform cross-section imaging. Produces images in accordance with proper radiographic techniques. Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide services to all age groups served. Provides patient education on procedures according to age-specific needs. Facilitates patient's cooperation and alleviates anxiety by addressing concerns. Verifies appropriate procedure to be performed by checking physician's orders and outpatient prescriptions. Contacts physicians with discrepancies. Demonstrates understanding of contrast agents for the proper organ studies and prepares desired contrast media. Ensures appropriate documentation prior to procedure. Assists with procedures as needed. ·
General Behavior: Observes patient during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences or changes in patient's condition. Arrives at the start of the assigned shift ready to begin work; take lunch and breaks at appropriate times, and leaves work at the end of the assigned shift. Maintains neat, clean and well stock room. Identifies staff training issues and participates in Policy and procedures development as appropriate. Communicates concerns as appropriate to lead technologists and management. Works as an effective team member with other colleagues to efficiently perform radiological procedures. Rotates shifts and assignments as required. Takes stand-by call as assigned and responds to call back per Call Policy. Regulatory: Adheres to Cooperative-wide Personal Protection Equipment, Universal Precautions, Related Medical Waste (RMW), Infection Control, Safety, and other OSHA Policies and Procedures. ·
Information System: Ensures patient information is accurately enters into departmental computer system, as required by each site. Arrives, selects current account and completes patients for the appropriate procedure, as directed in Radiology Information System (RIS).
Basic Qualifications:
Experience Minimum one (1) year of direct cross-sectional anatomy experience. Minimum one (1) year of recent direct experience in diagnostic x-ray procedures.
Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. Graduated from an accredited radiologic technology program. License, Certification, Registration Current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in CT by date of hire/transfer. Current BLS. Current WA State license as Radiologic Technologist.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
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