CT Tech

50 Thompson Peak Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine acute-care hospitals

Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent

More than 17000 team members and 4000"

Job summary

50 Thompson Peak Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a CAT Scan Technologist to perform diagnostic CT procedures under radiologist supervision, ensuring patient safety and comfort. This position requires attention to protocol, accurate data entry, and the ability to operate hospital imaging systems.

Preferred qualifications include an Associate's degree in CT physics and cross-sectional anatomy; ARRT CT certification or equivalent, BLS, and at least one year of radiology experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year general radiology experience required.
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) AZ or equivalent; CT certification with licensure within 12 months.
• Current BLS certification required.
• AZ license may be provisional at hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT procedures and evaluates image quality.
• Administers contrast materials as required.
• Operates RIS, PACS and hospital information systems.
• Plans and coordinates daily workflow for the department.
• Maintains equipment and performs quality control testing.

Skills

Patient positioning

CT imaging procedures

Data entry

Emergency response

Education

Associate's Degree in CT physics and cross-sectional anatomy

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Primary City/State: Thompson Peak Medical Center - 7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Category: Imaging | Shift: Day | Department: RAD CT | $15k Sign-on Bonus Available

Rotating weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun; Sat/Sun/Mon) E. Thompson Peak Pkwy @ N. Scottsdale Rd

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Under the direction of a radiologist, this CAT Scan Technologist performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network.

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient identification, orders, and history to ensure correct patient, procedure, imaging site, Protocols procedure with radiologist as needed.
• Transports patients to and from the exam room and assists them into position using safe patient handling techniques and equipment.
• Performs CT procedures and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort.
• Administers contrast materials as required.
• Able to initiate emergency response to contrast reaction as needed.
• Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by CT procedure protocols.
• Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates daily workflow for the department’s activities
• Maintains equipment in efficient operating order.
• Performs and documents all required quality control testing.
• Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
• Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictates.
• Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff, as needed.
• Maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment of patients and staff in assigned area.
• Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate's Degree in CT physics and cross-sectional anatomy - Preferred
• High School Diploma or GED - Required

Experience

• 1 year general radiology experience via employment or training - Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRTLC) AZ Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) OR AZ Certified Nuclear Med Technologist (CNMT) AND Certified CT Technologist (CTCT) AZ Certified CT Technologist (CTCT). A Temporary license is acceptable at the time of hire. A permanent license must be obtained within twelve months from the hire date.
• Current and valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT(R in addition to ARRT (CT) within a year of hire. Licensure must be provided prior to start date OR Current and valid NMTCB and licensure must be provided prior to start date - Required

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - Required

Benefits

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17000 team members and 4000 medical staff

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