Senior CT Tech — Advancing Emergency Imaging & Patient Care

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision, and life 보험

401(k) retirement savings plan with_em

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing教育

Health savings accounts, healthcare &

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance, legal insurance, and更多

Accident and critical illness, long‑t

elder & childcare, auto & home ins

Descripción de la vacante

Carondelet St. Raphael's Emergency Center in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a CT technologist to perform computerized tomographic procedures for diagnosis according to radiologist protocols.

The role includes patient positioning, contrast administration, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced emergency setting. We require a graduate radiology program, 2 years CT experience, ARRT CT/RT certifications within 2 years, and BLS.

Formación

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiology Program.
• Experience: Two (2) years experience in Computed Tomography (CT).
• Licensure/Certifications: ARRT- R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist). ARRT- CT, obtain CT certification within 2 years of hire/transfer date. MRTBE CTCT (AZ Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners). Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Develops knowledge and skill sets required for extensive computer reconstruction, to include additional types of software (such as a Vitria workstation or similar), which performs advanced cardiac modeling. Maintains required knowledge and skill sets to perform advanced technical imaging, required by CT scanners of 64 slices and above. Develops advanced knowledge of 3-dimensional anatomy, in particular vascular and cardiovascular anatomy.
• Collects pertinent patient history and documents on requisition. 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.
• Starts intravenous access as needed, and performs I.V. injections using proper technique. Understands how to treat patients with infiltrated IV sites. Understands management of patients with elevated Creatinine levels. Maintains proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen. Maintains skills required to change oxygen tanks. Must be able to use masks and nasal canula. Adjusts rate of O2 flow with mask/nasal canula according to written physician orders. Secures, transports, and secures e-cylinders.
• Maintains radiation safety for women of childbearing age, in accordance with existing imaging department standards. Documents patient education on requisition/worksheet as appropriate.

Educación

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Program.

Descripción del empleo

Carondelet St. Raphael's Emergency Center in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a CT technologist to perform computerized tomographic procedures for diagnosis according to radiologist protocols.

The role includes patient positioning, contrast administration, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced emergency setting. We require a graduate radiology program, 2 years CT experience, ARRT CT/RT certifications within 2 years, and BLS.