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Northwest Healthcare Tucson · 3 weeks ago

CT Tech Part Time Nights -NEW INCREASED PAY RATES

Tucson, AZ

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Northwest Healthcare Tucson is seeking a CT Technologist I to operate CT equipment for producing high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The role involves preparing patients, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver accurate diagnostic results.

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Responsibilities

Operates CT equipment and processing systems to produce high-quality diagnostic images, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols and standards

Prepares and positions patients appropriately for CT procedures, using suitable positioning and immobilization techniques based on patient needs and comfort

Ensures accurate patient identification, verifies physician orders, and screens patients for contraindications to the examination

Explains procedures clearly to patients, addressing questions to alleviate fear and anxiety, and provides instructions during and after the exam

Collaborates with radiologists and healthcare team members to ensure accurate, timely, and patient-centered care

Reviews images for technical accuracy, presents completed studies to the radiologist, and communicates findings to relevant healthcare team members as needed

Maintains and performs regular quality control checks on CT equipment, reporting any malfunctions promptly to ensure optimal functionality

Documents patient clinical history and correlates it with imaging studies to support accurate diagnostic interpretation

Adheres to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment, and follows all infection control and radiation safety guidelines

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

CT equipment operationPatient safetyComfortCT certificationClinical experienceCollaboration with radiologistsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills