CT Technologist - $31-40 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Tucson, AZ seeks a CT Technologist to join a 40-hour, staff position with 8-hour shifts. The role performs CT procedures, prepares patients, administers contrast, and ensures radiation safety under radiologist protocols.

Required: ARRT CT certification within 2 years, ARRT-R&N, AZ MRTBE, and BLS; 1 year radiologic technologist experience preferred. Carondelet Health Network offers a supportive team and a bonus up to $15,000.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of radiologic technologist experience.
• CT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT procedures for diagnosis per radiologists' protocols.
• Prepares and positions patients; selects parameters accurately.
• Administers contrast media within scope and regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormalities.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Verifies patient identity and order accuracy.
• Inputs requisitions and provides image history to radiologists.
• Starts IV access and administers IV injections as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per CHN policies.

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiology program

ARRT - R&N certification (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

ARRT- CT certification (within 2 years of hire)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - AHA

Job description

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Up to $15,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility

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Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by radiologists.

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.

Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity.

Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.

Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

Collects pertinent patient history and documents on requisition.

Checks for accuracy of ordered exams by comparing to written physician order.

Verifies correct patient by using two forms of identity verification, prior to injecting patient or starting exam.

Maintains patient confidentiality per established CHN policies regarding HIPAA rights and practices.

Completes consent forms as indicated per procedure.

Inputs and processes requisitions.

Inputs all pertinent information and provides image/film history to radiologists for review and comparison.

Starts intravenous access as needed, and performs I.V. injections using proper technique.

Understands how to treat patients with infiltrated IV sites.

Understands management of patients with elevated Creatinine levels.

Maintains proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen.

Maintains skills required to change oxygen tanks.

Must be able to use masks and nasal canula.

Adjusts rate of O2 flow with mask/nasal canula according to written physician orders.

Secures, transports, and secures e-cylinders.

Maintains radiation safety for women of childbearing age, in accordance with existing imaging department standards.

Documents patient education on requisition or worksheet as appropriate.

THE CT TECH FT DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Certification Required: ARRT- R&N (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) and AZ Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE).

Certification Required: ARRT- CT; obtain CT certification within 2 years of hire/transfer date.

Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.

EDUCATION

Required: Graduate of an accredited radiology program.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: One (1) year experience as a radiologic technologist.

Preferred: Previous CT experience.

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