CT X-Ray Technologist 7p-7a

Fountain Hills Medical Center; Fountain Hills (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain Hills Medical Center in Fountain Hills, AZ, seeks a CT X-Ray Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures from 7a to 7p, including CT, radiography, and related modalities. The role supports physicians in evaluating injuries and diseases and emphasizes quality image production.

You will prepare patients, position scanners, operate equipment, ensure radiation protection, and document procedures, with teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years radiology-related experience.
• AZ State License, AART, BLS, ACLS.
• Ability to read and interpret medical regs and reports.
• Basic computer skills: EMR, PACS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjust equipment and exposure factors to obtain high-quality images.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
• Maintain radiation safety for patients and staff.
• Perform radiology, nuclear medicine, and sonography procedures as needed.
• Assist radiologists in fluoroscopic studies.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiology procedures

Radiation safety

Communication with patients

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR

PACS

Job description

Job Title:CT X-Ray Technologist 7a-7p

Summary: Performs radiographic, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures, including nuclear medicine and sonography.
• Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special xray examinations.
• Measures and mixes barium and contrast media.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed for both radiology and lab related duties.
• Assists in other duties as in registration of patients, lab draws, ekgs and splinting in the ED.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common medical regulations, reports, journals and documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the community.

Math Ability:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

Basic Computer Knowledge, EMR, PACS

Certificates and Licenses:

AZ State License, AART, BLS, ACLS

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit.