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Phoenix Children's · 1 month ago

CAT Scan Technologist

Avondale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Phoenix Children's is a leading pediatric health system dedicated to providing exceptional care and innovative research for children and their families. The CAT Scan Technologist performs diagnostic computerized tomography scanning procedures, ensuring high-quality examinations and maintaining professional competency while assisting in training and safety education for staff and patients.

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Responsibilities

This position receives supervision of work activities from the Mgr, Radiology and this position does not supervise any other position

Assists in training of imaging students as needed. Provide CT safety lectures to all hospital staff members as necessary

Maintains professional and technical competency through constantly pursuing knowledge and self-improvement by remaining apprised of current literature, practices, and new developments in the fields covered by diagnostic imaging

Participates in the evaluation and/or development of new procedures, protocols for imaging sequences, and quality improvement initiatives. Proactively evaluates practices and assists to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of methods

Performs diagnostic computerized tomography scanning procedures and exams. Determines proper techniques and positioning to ensure optimal results in accordance with all applicable standards and procedures

Performs finalizing functions, including, but not limited to, limited coding using radiology information system (RIS) to provide for timely and accurate patient information and charge capture. Archives records in accordance with Radiologist specifications

Performs regular equipment calibration and maintenance in accordance with established instructions. Identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations. 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