CT Tech PRN Days

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

34d

About The Position

Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by radiologists.

Requirements

• ARRT- R&N (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) and AZ Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE).
• ARRT- CT; obtain CT certification within 2 years of hire/transfer date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
• Graduate of an accredited radiology program.
• One (1) year experience as a radiologic technologist.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CT experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity.
• Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Collects pertinent patient history and documents on requisition.
• Checks for accuracy of ordered exams by comparing to written physician order.
• Verifies correct patient by using two forms of identity verification, prior to injecting patient or starting exam.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per established CHN policies regarding HIPAA rights and practices.
• Completes consent forms as indicated per procedure.
• Completes pregnancy forms, oxygen transportation forms, medication reconciliation forms.
• Inputs and processes requisitions.
• Inputs all pertinent information and provides image/film history to radiologists for review and comparison.
• Starts intravenous access as needed, and performs I.V. injections using proper technique.
• Understands how to treat patients with infiltrated IV sites.
• Understands management of patients with elevated Creatinine levels.
• Maintains proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen.
• Maintains skills required to change oxygen tanks.
• Must be able to use masks and nasal canula.
• Adjusts rate of O2 flow with mask/nasal canula according to written physician orders.
• Secures, transports, and secures e-cylinders.
• Maintains radiation safety for women of childbearing age, in accordance with existing imaging department standards.
• Documents patient education on requisition or worksheet as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees