CT Tech / Rad Tech Cross Training Program - Flagstaff Medical Center

Northern Arizona Healthcare•Flagstaff, AZ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This program offers training from X-Ray into CT at a Level 1 trauma center. The Computed Tomography Technologist performs computerized tomographic scans, provides basic patient care, explains procedures, maintains equipment, transports patients, and prepares documentation. This is an on-site position located in Flagstaff, Arizona. Northern Arizona Healthcare is seeking individuals who value quality, prioritize patients, and contribute to a positive work environment. The organization is financially stable and growing, with a focus on community health services. The role offers a patient-centered, team-based, and collaborative work environment with generous PTO and competitive compensation and benefits. Flagstaff offers a desirable lifestyle with four seasons, outdoor recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and proximity to Phoenix and Las Vegas.

Requirements

Completed degree in diagnostic imaging/radiology.
Associates of Applied Science or other Related Fields.
MRTBE CT-Required.
BLS (American Heart Assoc.)-Required.
NAHPG Clinic-Based Staff (Does not apply to Imaging Clinic): Fingerprint Clearance Card application number-Required upon hire.
Fingerprint Clearance Card-Required within 90 days of hire.
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Minimum 1 year experience as imaging technologist.
Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.

Nice To Haves

3 years experience as imaging technologist.

Responsibilities

Obtains patient history.
Educates patients/families regarding procedures and/or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention.
Positions patients appropriately for the applicable radiographic procedure.
Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines.
Develops and evaluates radiographic results for technical quality, such as density, contrast, definition and distortion.
Applies learned methodologies with independent judgment according to established policies and procedures.
Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies.
Maintains infection prevention standards.
Explains standard procedures and answers patients questions.
Prepares, cleans, adjusts, inspects and maintains equipment.
Produces quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required.
Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals.
Operate head or body scanners to create a computer generated cross-sectional image of patient's internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues.
Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas.
Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
May perform obstetric and gynecological scans, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, and radiation therapy localization.
Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements, demonstrating ability to troubleshoot and notifying appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department and monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure non-interruption of service.
Document any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician.
Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.
Ensure that the examination results meet the facility standard for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation.
Provide oversight for the assessment of examinations performed within the facility for technical and image quality, and accuracy.
Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research.
Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.
Works with peers and other health care providers.
Participates in ongoing in-service and educational seminars.
Participates in orienting, assisting, mentoring and education of colleagues and students.
Assist with the orientation and training of new staff.
Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.