CT Technologist
Puyallup, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Shift Information

Shifts available include:

• Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• Thursday and Friday: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Includes 2-3 on-call shifts per month and holiday coverage as assigned.

Facility Overview

Location: Puyallup, WA

Type: Level III Trauma Center

Total Licensed Beds: 375

COVID vaccination is a requirement for employment.

General Information

Imaging Rooms:

• 3 CT Suites

Acceptable Experience:

• 1 year of experience in a large Level 3+ facility is acceptable for travelers.
• First-time travelers are welcome as long as they have relevant experience.

Patient Types

Primarily handle:

• Day Shift: General, diagnostic, interventional, assisting with procedures, ER, and critical cases.
• Evening/Night Shift: Predominantly ER and ICU patients.

Cardiac CT experience is preferred. Candidates with only critical access experience are not preferred.

Patient Volume

Over 100 patients are seen within a 24-hour period.

Licensure and Certifications

Required certifications include:

• BLS
• ARRT - CT & R
• Washington State Licensure

Required Skills

Candidates must possess:

• Experience with specified case types.
• Acute care experience.

Unit Support

Support available includes:

• Lead CT Tech
• Respiratory Therapy
• Hospitalist
• Radiologist (available during the day, off-site at night)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• CT Transporter (available except from 4 AM - 9 AM)
• Up to 5 CT Techs during business hours, 3 after 5 PM

Technology and Equipment

Technologies used include:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Injector: MedRad
• PACS: Change Healthcare

Equipment includes:

• Siemens Dual Source CT 128 Flash
• Definition 64 (interventional CT)
• Definition Edge 128 in ER

Prior experience with equipment is not required.

Floating

Floating is typically not required.

Orientation and Training

Training includes:

• NEO
• 1 week in the department, possibly longer if necessary.

Scheduling

Schedule details:

• Weekend rotation is a fixed schedule; consult job postings for specifics.
• Holidays: Every other holiday is expected.
• Approval of time off requests goes through the manager.
• Shift lengths available: 8, 10, and 12 hours; night shifts are strictly 12 hours.

The schedule follows a repeating pattern with minor adjustments.

Additional Notes

Scrub Color: Any professional color without logos or designs is acceptable.

Parking: Free parking is available.