CT TechnologistPrimary City/State: Thompson Peak Medical Center - 7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85255Category: ImagingShift: DayDepartment: RAD CTGreat care starts with great people. (Like you.)At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.Responsibilities:JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of a radiologist, this CAT Scan Technologist performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package.
Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReviews patient identification, orders, and history to ensure correct patient, procedure, imaging site, Protocols procedure with radiologist as needed. Transports patients to and from the exam room and assists them into position using safe patient handling techniques and equipment. Performs CT procedures and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort. Administers contrast materials as required. Able to initiate emergency response to contrast reaction as needed.
Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by CT procedure protocols. Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed.Plans, schedules, and coordinates daily workflow for the department's activitiesMaintains equipment in efficient operating order. Performs and documents all required quality control testing. Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictates.Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff, as needed.Maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment of patients and staff in assigned area. Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GED RequiredAssociates in CT physics and cross-sectional anatomy PreferredEXPERIENCE1 year general radiology experience via employment or training RequiredLICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONSRadiologic Technologist - License Certified AZ Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Required orCertified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - License AZ Certified Nuclear Med Technologist RequiredCertified CT Technologist (CTCT) - Certification RequiredCertified CT Technologist (CTCT) - Certification AZ . A Temporary license is acceptable at the time of hire.
A permanent license must be obtained within twelve months from the hire date. 1 Year RequiredARRT-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Certification Current and valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT(R in addition to ARRT (CT) within a year of hire. Licensure must be provided prior to start date Required orNMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) - CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) - Certification Current and valid NMTCB and licensure must be provided prior to start date RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Current and valid Basic Life Support Certification Required