CT Technologist - Float - Full-time

pspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"strongJob Summary:/strong/span/span/span/ppspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"This job is responsible for performing CT functions in accordance with ARRT standards and ethics. The CT Technologist complies with company policies and procedures to include regulatory changes and prescribed safety standards with the needs of the patient and physician in mind.nbsp; CT Technologist performs duties under the general supervision of Site Manager and Radiologist./span/span/span/ppspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"strongPay and Benefits:/strong /span/span/span/ppspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Pay: $33.68 - $57.26 per hournbsp;based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities. /span/span/span/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"strongspan style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Benefits + Perks:nbsp;/span/span/span/strong/span/span/span/pullispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Prioritize your work / life balancenbsp;- No on-call or overnight shifts!/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Shift differentials for any hours worked after 6PM or on the weekendsnbsp;/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Medical, dental and vision benefits/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Available HSA and FSA optionsnbsp;/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Mental health and wellness benefits through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)nbsp;/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Basic life insurance, and long term disability coveragenbsp;/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Robust 401K package: Automatic 3% employer contribution on day one + up to 3% employer match/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Accrue up to 17 days of PTO per year for all eligible new employees/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Generous PTO rollover + PTO cash out opportunitiesnbsp;/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"9 paid holidays/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Annual, automatic compensation growth path/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Profit sharing/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Continuing education reimbursement by position/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif"span style="font-size:10.5pt"span style="font-family:quot;Arialquot;,sans-serif"span style="color:black"Options for Pet Insurance, Legal / ID Protection, and more/span/span/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"strongLocation: /strongAs a float position, this role will cover all TRA locations as needed.nbsp;/span/span/span/ppspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Schedule: 1.0 FTE - 40 hours - Monday - Fridaynbsp;/span/span/span/ppspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"strongAbout TRA Medical Imaging/strong/span/span/span/ppspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"TRA Medical Imaging is a premier, physician-owned and physician-led radiology practice with a 100+ year history of serving the communities of the South Puget Sound region. Centered in Tacoma, WA, TRA has a geographic presence extending from Seattle to Olympia. TRA takes pride in diversity and inclusion, a philosophy that aligns well with our Pacific Northwest values. /span/span/span/ppspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"We are led by a progressive group of approximately 100 sub-specialized radiologists who take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a practice culture intended to feel more like a family than a corporation./span/span/span/ppspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"strongWhy Choose TRA Medical Imaging/strong/span/span/span/ppspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"TRA is an independent, stable, and diversified practice with a broad clinical and geographic footprint. Our governance structure is transparent, democratic and equitable with an unwavering commitment to physician leadership and autonomy. As part of that promise, TRA welcomes employee participation and collaboration and is committed to providing personalized professional development opportunities./span/span/span/ppspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Our commitment to culture is evidenced by our certification as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work and embodied by our mission statement:nbsp;emTrust our family to care for yours/em. TRA has been the respected provider of excellence in medical imaging in the South Sound since 1918. Join our team as we write the next 100 years of the TRA story./span/span/span/ppspan style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"span style="color:#000000"Want to learn more about TRArsquo;s commitment to patients, employees and our community? Visitnbsp;/spana href="https://www.tranow.com/about/careers/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"span style="color:#000000"https://www.tranow.com/about/careers//span/aspan style="color:#000000" and explore your future with us today! /span/span/span/pdiv style="text-align:center"hr //divpspan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"strongEssential Job Functions:/strong/span/span/span/ppnbsp;/pollispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Prepares patients for CT exams with thorough explanations of the procedures and clear instructions./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Obtains a thorough patient history as it related to the exam to be completed./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Accurately implements the orders of the referring physician, producing images with minimum repeatability./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Performs IV punctures./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Performs necessary computer functions associated with patient exam. (PACS)/span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Keeps work area and patient exam areas neat and stocked with appropriate supplies./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Be prepared to assist the radiologist in the completion of intricate CT examinations including a range of tissue biopsies and fluid drainages./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Accurately compiles all patient information to include reconfirms patient identification and verifies the procedure requested; verifies the patientrsquo;s pregnancy status when appropriate; determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure and assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts.nbsp; /span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Keeps area stocked with necessary materials to perform procedures without depleting supply./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Coordinates hospital patient examinations by communicating with patientrsquo;s nurse about exam appointment time, medication, transportation, etc., without incident./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Assists the Radiologist in reviewing the completed study as is applicable./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Understands patient flow of the department, can perform patient scheduling when required, understands the functions of coding and charging of examinations, files examinations properly./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Evaluates lab values, as applicable, prior to administering contrast media and beginning interventional procedures./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Reviews the patientrsquo;s chart and physicianrsquo;s request to determine optimal scanning parameters for suspected pathology.nbsp; Verifies the patient consented to the procedure and fully understands its risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Determines the appropriate type and dose of contrast agent to be administered based on the patientrsquo;s age, weight and medial/physical status.nbsp; Explains precautions regarding administration of contrast agents to all patients and nursing mothers./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Administers contrast agents as directed, monitors patientrsquo;s physical condition during the procedure, monitors patient for reaction to contrast material, and uses appropriate radiation safety devices./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Performs Venipuncture at the request of the Radiologist./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Follows and documents scan protocol and/or Radiologist prescription of parameters without error./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Completes all documentation, paperwork, imaging and archiving necessary to maintain patient file without omissions.nbsp; Documents how the patient tolerated the examination, contrast material and medication if administered.nbsp; Reports to physician and documents, without failure, any negative effects the patient may have experienced./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Able to travel to other sites. /span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Check work e-mail daily./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Maintain confidentiality of all center and patient information at all times, as required by facility policy and HIPAA guidelines./span/span/span/lilispan style="color:#000000"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="font-size:14px"Follow the center exposure controls plan for blood born