Radiologic CT Technologist

Arizona General Hospital; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona General Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technologist in Glendale, Arizona. This role is crucial for producing diagnostic images that help Radiologists diagnose and manage patient conditions. The ideal candidate has experience in CT and radiographic procedures and is certified by relevant authorities.

You will work in a supportive environment, performing imaging examinations while ensuring patient safety and adhering to radiation safety practices. The position offers a pathway to contribute significantly to patient care within a broader health system.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing CT and Radiographic procedures in an emergency room setting.
• Holds AZ DHS Bureau of Special Licensing CRT and national ARRT certifications.
• American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic images for accurate diagnoses.
• Ensure CT and radiographic images are of diagnostic quality.
• Use proper technique to reduce patient exposure to radiation.

Skills

Radiation safety practices

CT procedures

Radiographic procedures

Patient safety

Education

Graduate of a 2 year accredited school of Radiology Technology

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions. Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations. To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Utilizes good radiation safety practices for patients, self and others.
• Independently performs CT and radiographic procedures at a technical level.
• Ensures all CT and radiographic images are of diagnostic quality.
• Displays competency performing procedures; follows every step for taking an x-ray and CT scan (two patient identifiers, gel in/gel out).
• Uses proper technique to reduce patient exposure to radiation (ALARA).
• Takes all precautions necessary to ensure the patient's safety during procedures.

Job Requirements

Required:

• One (1) year of current experience performing CT and Radiographic procedures in an emergency room setting.
• Graduate of a 2 year accredited school of Radiology Technology.
• Must hold and maintain AZ DHS Bureau of Special Licensing CRT: Certified Radiologic Technologist (CT CRT) and CTCT: Certified Technologist/Computed Tomography (LIC CT).
• Must also hold and maintain national American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (CT ARRT).
• American Heart Association-issued Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CT CPRBLS).

Preferred:

• Level 1 or 2 trauma center ER experience.

Where You'll Work

Arizona General Hospitals provide quality health care to patients and communities in and around Glendale, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 residents.