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CT Technologist Imaging, Per Diem, Variable

Job Description

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.