Tucson Medical Center · 1 month ago
CT Technologist Per Diem - TMC Rincon
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTucson Medical Center is a healthcare facility seeking a CT Technologist to ensure the operation of imaging equipment and perform CT scan studies. The role involves patient interaction, maintaining imaging quality, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Ensures operation of imaging equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, evaluating new equipment and techniques
Transfers, positions, and instructs patients regarding the procedure in order to obtain and affect the desired imaging diagnostic results as specified by the physician
Maintains production and quality of images by following established standards, guidelines, and/or procedures; developing images, observing results; making necessary adjustments
Works as a member of the healthcare team including physicians, nurses and other health care professionals in diagnostic testing procedures
Adheres to medical and surgical asepsis and standard precautions as required per procedure
Practices radiation protection techniques, minimize radiation to patient and staff, following established safety protocols
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
Prepares room and equipment for patient
Prepares the patient and explains the procedure; observes the patient’s status before, during and after procedure
Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of examinations and procedures, answering questions
Maintains inventory control; checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis; performs routine daily equipment maintenance and cleaning
Performs clerical duties and transports patients as required
Uses all department systems, including order entry, scheduling, patient location, and transport, and radiology information system
Assists with quality control/performance improvement measures as required
Assists in the clinical education of students and peers
Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards
Performs related duties as assigned
Performs CT scan studies, obtains patient history, explains procedures, and addresses patient concerns
Performs venipuncture for IV and contrast administration, using aseptic technique
Performs routine CT computer functions such as archiving, copying, filming and manipulation of image data
Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, minimizes radiation to patient and staff
Assumes responsibility for implementing equipment repair/replacement, maintenance, and cleanliness
Observes patients’ status before, during and after procedure; may perform any or all duties of a technical assistant
Ensures accurate maintenance of patients’ medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information
Provides training to students, staff and physicians
Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Arizona Certified CT Technologist (CTCT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred
One (1) year of related CT experience
Company
Tucson Medical Center
TMC is Southern Arizona's leading provider for emergency care and pediatric care (including Tucson's first Pediatric Emergency Department)
Founded in 1927
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Kilday
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Bush
CFO
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