Radiology Imaging Tech I

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

PRN Radiologic Technologist at Tucson Medical Center operates x-ray equipment under radiologist supervision, prepares patients, administers contrast as needed, and maintains logs and equipment safety protocols.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, positioning patients, archiving images, and training staff; requires ARRT/CRT and CPR, an associate degree or equivalent, and one year of radiography experience; on-site role in Tucson, AZ.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• One year of experience operating radiograph equipment.
• Arizona CRT, ARRT, and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room and equipment for patient.
• Prepares the patient and explains the procedure; observes the patient’s status before, during and after procedure.
• Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and support devices to obtain precise positions and prevent patient from moving.
• Administers contrast media with instructions to patients.
• Practices radiation protection techniques, minimize radiation to patient and staff, following established safety protocols.
• Provides training to students, staff and physicians.
• Develops film and assesses technical quality; seeks appropriate consultation to repeat radiographs.
• Uses automated technology to archive, copy, film, and manipulate image data.
• Maintains x-ray exams log.
• Uses all department systems, including order entry, scheduling, patient location, and transport, and radiology information system.
• Maintains inventory control; checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis; performs routine daily equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiology equipment operation

Patient positioning

Safety protocols

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

PRN Radiologic Technologist at Tucson Medical Center operates x-ray equipment under radiologist supervision, prepares patients, administers contrast as needed, and maintains logs and equipment safety protocols.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, positioning patients, archiving images, and training staff; requires ARRT/CRT and CPR, an associate degree or equivalent, and one year of radiography experience; on-site role in Tucson, AZ.