CAT Scan Technologist

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Department: PCH-MAIN | CT

Location:

Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun (Days Vary), 12am-11:30pm

Category:
Radiology/Imaging Services. Posting #: 979231

Employee Type: PRN

This position performs diagnostic computerized tomography scanning procedures to produce consistently high quality examinations in accordance with all applicable standards, regulations and licensing requirements.

• This position receives supervision of work activities from the Mgr, Radiology and does not supervise any other position.
• Assists in training of imaging students as needed and provides CT safety lectures to all hospital staff members as necessary.
• Maintains professional and technical competency through ongoing learning and staying updated with current literature and practices.
• Participates in the evaluation and development of new procedures, protocols for imaging sequences, and quality improvement initiatives, proactively evaluating practices and assisting to implement changes to enhance effectiveness.
• Performs diagnostic computerized tomography scanning procedures and exams, determining proper techniques and positioning to ensure optimal results in accordance with all applicable standards and procedures.
• Performs finalizing functions, including limited coding using the radiology information system (RIS) to provide timely and accurate patient information and charge capture, and archives records in accordance with Radiologist specifications.
• Performs regular equipment calibration and maintenance, identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations, and reports service needs and preventive maintenance issues as appropriate.
• Provides CT safety information and lectures to patients and families to ensure thorough understanding of procedure protocols.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

• Successful completion of a JRCERT approved radiologic program.

• One year radiology experience.
• (Preferred) One year pediatric imaging experience.

• Current Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency MRTBE license.
• Current ARRT registration in CT (must obtain within 1 year).
• AZ Radiology License or AZ Cert Rad Tech
  - Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Preferred.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association – Preferred.

• Physical Requirement
  - Climbing
  - Occasionally.
• Physical Requirement
  - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Hearing
  - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Pushing/pulling
  - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Reaching
  - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Sitting
  - Occasionally.
• Physical Requirement
  - Standing
  - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling
  - Occasionally.
• Physical Requirement
  - Talking
  - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Walking
  - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Near Vision
  - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Far Vision
  - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Color Discrimination
  - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment
  - Frequently.
• Physical Requirement
  - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
  - Constantly.
• Physical Requirement
  - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance
  - Constantly.
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Inside office environment
  - Applicable.
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Confined areas
  - Applicable.
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Airborne communicable diseases
  - Applicable.
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid
  - Applicable.
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Fumes or airborne particles
  - Applicable.
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Hazardous materials exposure
  - Applicable.
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Radiation exposure
  - Applicable.
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Toxic or caustic chemicals
  - Applicable.

Other

Not Applicable