Imaging Technologist II - CT/MRI

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center seeks an Imaging Technologist II for CT/MRI to perform diagnostic imaging procedures and deliver high‑quality patient care. You will operate CT and mammography equipment, ensure safety protocols, and collaborate with radiologists and staff to obtain optimal images.

The role requires strong attention to detail, patient communication, and adherence to regulations; experience in CT or mammography preferred. Full‑time, day shift; on‑site hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year CT or Mammography preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: CRT/ARRT/BLS; CTCT/CMT depending on path; internal may require permits.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT and mammography equipment per procedure and safety standards.
• Position patients and ensure proper immobilization to obtain diagnostic images.
• Maintain image quality by following protocols and adjusting as needed.
• Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare team for accurate results.
• Observe radiation safety and protect patients and staff.

Skills

CT imaging

Mammography

Patient positioning

Radiology safety

Quality control

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Tools

CT Scanner

Mammography Equipment

RIS/PACS

Job description

Imaging Technologist II - CT/MRI

Job Category: Allied Health

Schedule: Full time

Shift: 1 - Day Shift

SUMMARY

These employees function as a CT or mammography technologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensures operation of imaging equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Transfers, positions, and instructs patients regarding the procedure in order to obtain and affect the desired imaging diagnostic results as specified by the physician.

Maintains production and quality of images by following established standards, guidelines, and/or procedures; developing images, observing results; making necessary adjustments.

Works as a member of the healthcare team including physicians, nurses and other health care professionals in diagnostic testing procedures.

Adheres to medical and surgical asepsis and standard precautions as required per procedure.

Practices radiation protection techniques, minimizes radiation to patient and staff, following established safety protocols.

Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Prepares room and equipment for patient.

Prepares the patient and explains the procedure; observes the patient’s status before, during and after procedure.

Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.

Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of examinations and procedures, answering questions.

Maintains inventory control; checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis; performs routine daily equipment maintenance and cleaning.

Performs clerical duties and transports patients as required.

Uses all department systems, including order entry, scheduling, patient location, and transport, and radiology information system.

Assists with quality control/performance improvement measures as required.

Assists in the clinical education of students and peers.

Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies, and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Mammography Specific Duties

Perform a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate. Position patients, using immobilization when necessary. Calculate exposure factors, assist physicians. Perform the quality control functions related to mammography. Assist in maintenance and compilation of statistical data. Evaluate exposed images for technical quality; processes images and prepares them for reading by the Radiologist.

CT Technologist Specific Duties

Performs CT scan studies, obtains patient history, explains procedures, and addresses patient concerns. Performs venipuncture for IV and contrast administration, using aseptic technique.

Performs routine CT computer functions such as archiving, copying, imaging and manipulation of image data. Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, minimizes radiation to patient and staff. Assumes responsibility for implementing equipment repair/replacement, maintenance, and cleanliness. Observes patients’ status before, during and after procedure; may perform any or all duties of a technical assistant. Ensures accurate maintenance of patients’ medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information.

Provides training to students, staff and physicians. Adheres to TMCH organizational and department‑specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate degree or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school.

Experience: One (1) year of related CT or Mammography experience preferred, but not required.

Licensure or Certification: For CT Tech – Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Arizona Certified CT Technologist (CTCT), Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Internal candidates must have a Student CT Permit (CTCTP) and train within the CT department for one (1) year in order to receive the full CTCT license after completion of one (1) year of training.

For Mammography – Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Certified Mammography Tech (CMT), and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Internal candidates must have a Student Mammography Permit (CMTP) and train within the Mammography department for one (1) year in order to receive the full CMT license after completion of one (1) year of training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of regulations regarding patient care, fire safety, infection control, disaster plan and emergency codes and procedures.
• Skill in providing computerized tomographic scanner radiographs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs; ability to apply basic algebraic concepts.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.