Radiology Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to provide quality imaging for diagnosis. This role includes preparing patients, ensuring safety protocols, and operating imaging equipment. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited program with ARRT-R and BLS certifications. A competitive sign-on bonus up to $10,000 is available. Join our commitment to exceptional patient care within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an accredited radiology program is required.
• ARRT-R certification and AZ MRTBE certification are necessary.
• Experience from radiology program and clinical training is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for x-rays.
• Observe patients during procedures and report abnormalities.
• Maintain radiation safety procedures and patient confidentiality.
• Manipulate and operate C-arms in the operating room.

Skills

Patient positioning

X-ray procedures

Radiation safety

Patient confidentiality

Basic Life Support

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiology program

ARRT-R certification

Job description

Overview

Carondelet St. Marys Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits

We understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. We offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program, employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

Sign on Bonus: Up to $10,000 SOB based on eligibility.

Position Summary: Takes radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for x‑rays and selects exposure factors accurately.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patients during procedure and reports abnormal activity.
• Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
• Checks for accuracy of ordered exams by comparing to written physician order.
• Verifies correct patient by two forms of identity verification prior to injecting patient or starting exam.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per established CHN policies regarding HIPAA rights and practices.
• Maintains proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen.
• Maintains skills required to change oxygen tanks.
• Must be able to use masks and nasal cannula.
• Adjusts rate of O2 flow with mask/nasal cannula according to written physician orders.
• Secures and safely transports e‑cylinders.
• Accesses electronic patient health record via current system.
• Inputs and processes requisitions.
• Inputs all relevant information and provides film/imaging history to physician, as appropriate.
• Operating room expectations: manipulates/operates all C‑arms, troubleshoots errors with equipment, performs sterile technique while operating C‑arm, assists circulating RN as needed, prints films from C‑arm when needed, archives images to PACS from C‑arm, sets‑up C‑arm with all patient information, positions C‑arm to the surgeon’s specifications, locates/documents patient dose.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
• Education: Graduate of an accredited radiology program.
• Experience: Experience acquired during radiology program and student clinical training.
• Licensure/Certifications:
• ARRT‑R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) and AZ Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE) – Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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