Technologist, CT

Under direct supervision, operates CT scanners and other radiographic equipment to produce high quality diagnostic images. To perform all duties, including clerical duties as needed, in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW mission and philosophy.

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: routine, emergent, biopsy, and/or special procedure examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.


• Communicate all necessary information to other members of the health care team.


• Provides service-orientated communication with the patient; explaining procedure; answering questions.


• Applies appropriate measures (ALARA principles) for minimizing radiation exposure.


• File work/Reception/computer including PACs functions.


• Administering contrast media as directed, in accordance with all policies and procedures.


• Protocol exams according to established departmental directives.


• Assist with screening patients for contraindications.


• Quality Assurance functions and troubleshoot equipment.


• Restocking supplies/cleaning.


• Maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Assist with patient transport as needed.


• Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately.


• Participate in on-call or standby schedule as assigned.

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a CT technologist within the past 2 years or minimum six (6) months experience in an acute hospital setting within the last year.


• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License (Oregon) required at hire OR Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington) required at hire

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Computed Tomography required at hire

• Radiologic Technologist Certification required at hire from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

• Proof of continuing education.


• Mandatory Infection control education and training will occur on an annual basis.


• Knowledge and skills in Infection Control shall be evaluated annually on an oral or written bases per KPNW policy and/or requirements.


• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.


• Ability to use and apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills with peers and administration.


• Performs all functions at a high level of competence without direct supervision.


• IV Certification will be obtained annually.


• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.


• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.


• Knowledge of Policies and Procedures.


• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations; adaptability; flexibility.

• Prior CT work experience using helical and/or multi-detector technology.


• Attendance at CT and cross-sectional anatomy courses.


• Associates degree or higher in Radiologic Science or related field.


• Bachelors degree in Radiologic Science.