CT Technologist - Portland VA Medical Center | $66/Hour | Proposed Federal Contract

CT Technologist – Portland VA Medical Center | $66/Hour | Proposed Federal ContractProposed Position Details

• Position: CT Technologist / Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
• Primary Facility: Portland VA Medical Center
• Location: Portland, OR
• Proposed Pay: $66/hour
• Anticipated Start: January 4, 2027
• Base Contract: January 4, 2027 – January 3, 2028
• Openings: 4
• Employment Type: Full-time contract
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours/week
• Four additional one-year option periods may be available

• Portland VA Medical Center – Portland, OR
• Vancouver Campus – Vancouver, WA
• Salem VA location – Salem, OR

Schedule

• 9-hour shifts may rotate between 4- and 5-day workweeks
• 10-hour shifts are typically 4 days/week
• Rotating weekends and federal holidays may be required
• Occasional overtime may be required for emergency coverage

Responsibilities

• CT imaging of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities
• 3D reconstructions and multiplanar reformats
• CT angiography
• CT myelography
• CT-guided biopsies and interventional procedures
• RF ablations, abscess drainages, and cyst aspirations
• Contrast preparation and administration
• Venipuncture and IV insertion
• Power injector operation
• Monitoring and responding to contrast reactions
• General diagnostic radiography
• Portable imaging
• Fluoroscopy
• Angio and operating-room imaging
• Radiation dose optimization
• PACS image processing and quality review

Minimum Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiography
• ARRT post-primary CT credential – R.T.(R)(CT)
• Minimum 2 years of advanced CT experience
• Current hospital-based CT experience within the last 6 months
• Current BLS certification
• Active NPI
• Current competency with IV insertion and venipuncture
• Experience administering contrast media
• Ability to perform CT, fluoroscopy, portable radiography, angio, and OR imaging
• Active state license if required
• No adverse professional license history

Preferred Experience

• Cardiac CT
• CT-guided interventional procedures
• RF ablation
• Advanced CTA procedures
• Experience working independently in a hospital environment

Additional Requirements

• Lift approximately 50–100 pounds
• Assist with patient transfers
• Complete required federal background screening
• Complete VA privacy, HIPAA, information-security, and related training
• Meet required occupational health and immunization standards
• Clear the HHS OIG exclusion screening

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive proposed pay of $66/hour
• Long-term one-year federal contract
• Potential for additional contract option years
• Full-time schedule
• Work supporting Veterans
• Advanced CT and interventional imaging exposure
• Opportunity to work within a major VA healthcare system