CT Technologist

US Heart & Vascular; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochise Oncology is seeking a full-time CT Technologist to provide exceptional patient care and perform diagnostic imaging. The ideal candidate will have a background in Radiology Technology, be licensed in Arizona, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Experience with cardiac imaging is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensed CT Technologist in Arizona.
• Experience with cardiac imaging preferred.
• Experience scanning on Canon/Toshiba machine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent patient care and communicates with radiologist.
• Performs diagnostic CT studies and explains procedures to patients.
• Adheres to guidelines for sterilizing and cleaning radiologic equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Radiology Technology

Registered with ARRT

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides excellent patient care, acting with professionalism and empathy at all time
• Provides patient care in a timely manner, communicates with radiologist, and works efficiently as a team member
• Preforms a variety of tasks and works under general supervision
• Helps maintain quality control of CT machine
• Follows radiation safety techniques
• Performs diagnostic CT studies on patients as prescribed by physician and explains procedure to patients to assure cooperation and optimal test results
• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity
• Adhere to guidelines for sterilizing and cleaning of radiologic equipment
• Administer contrast material
• View images and adjust parameters to achieve high quality diagnostic imaging
• Follows and enforces Pima Heart policies and procedures
• Successfully complete in person device/application specific training
• Safeguard the privacy of patient health information
• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prepare for procedures including moving patients

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
• Must be a current licensed CT Technologist in the State of Arizona.
• Must be registered with ARRT
• BLS/CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cardiac imaging preferred
• Experience scanning on Canon/Toshiba machine preferred

Employment type

Full-time