The Student CT Technologist will perform procedures on patients of all ages, according to approved protocols, radiation safety, and established exam indicators.  Duties include:

• Schedules and obtains history from patients. 

• Evaluates the appropriateness of requested exams to assist radiologists. 

• Maintains knowledge of equipment and instruments/supplies pertinent to high quality exams. 

• Provides effective internal and external patient communication consistent with age and mental capacity.  

• May travel between SARMC and SAMC-Nampa.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

• Colleague must have and maintain an active Medical Imaging License issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI). 

• Colleague must obtain and maintain an active Oregon license prior to providing any services in Oregon.

• Colleague must also obtain and maintain an active CT temporary 6-month Medical Imaging License issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) before and during CT cross training. 

• Training must be complete within 12 months as the temporary is only renewable once with the state of Oregon. 

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS or as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

GOOD TO HAVE:

• Previous Radiologic Technologist experience in a hospital setting.