CT X-Ray Technologist PRN

Fountain Hills Medical Center; Fountain Hills (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Fountain Hills Medical Center is seeking a CT X-Ray Technologist PRN to perform radiographic, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and related imaging procedures for accurate diagnoses. The role requires positioning patients, selecting exposure factors, and ensuring image quality while adhering to radiation safety standards.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, AZ State License, AART, BLS, ACLS, and familiarity with EMR/PACS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• AZ State License, AART, BLS, ACLS certifications.
• Experience with radiology procedures, nuclear medicine and sonography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjust exposure factors to obtain optimal views and image quality.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and promote cooperation.
• Operate and maintain radiologic equipment; perform routine maintenance.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent

1-2 years related experience

Tools

EMR

PACS

Job description

Job Title: CT X-Ray Technologist PRN

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 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 x-ray 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 of this job. 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.