CT Tech

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,216 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking a CT Technologist under radiologist supervision to perform computed tomography procedures, enter data into hospital software, and apply physics principles to obtain diagnostic-quality images. The role requires independent judgment and strong anatomy knowledge.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and requires an Associate’s Degree in Radiography or CT program, ARRT/CRT certification or equivalent, and compliance with licensing and BLS requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Radiography and/or a completed certificate program in CT.

Responsibilities

• Under a radiologist's or supervisor's direction, the CT Technologist performs CT procedures.
• Correlates related patient data and applies physics principles to obtain optimal images for rendering a diagnosis.
• Performs data entry using hospital software packages.

Skills

Independent judgment

CT procedures

Critical thinking

Data entry

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in Radiography or CT program

Job description

Under a radiologist's or supervisor's direction, the CT Technologist performs computerized tomography procedures. This role performs various technical procedures that require independent judgment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis and data entry operations using appropriate hospital software packages. The technologist provides specialized technical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and medical knowledge, including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. You will be correlating related patient data and applying physics principles to obtain optimal images for rendering a diagnosis.

Hourly Pay Range: $35.52 - $52.39

Qualifications Education:

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Radiography and/or a completed certificate program in CT.

Experience:

• One (1) year of medical imaging related experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities is preferred.
• Prefer one (1) year CT experience.

Certification/Licensure:

• Requires AZ Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and American Radiologic Technologists ARRT (R) or
• AZ Certified Nuclear Med Technologist (CNMT) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(NM) or
• AZ Certified Nuclear Med Technologist (CNMT) and Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB (CNMT)) or
• AZ Certified Radiation Therapy Technologist (CTT) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (T) and AZ Certified CT Technologist (CTCT)
• A Preceptor/Temporary license is acceptable at the time of hire and American Radiologic Technologists ARRT (CT) must be obtained within two years.
• A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is required upon hire or transfer.
• Must have a valid Level 1 (I) Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety orsubmit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. You must present your card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their unit.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.