CT Tech

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, the CT Tech performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The technologist performs assigned tasks and procedures and uses appropriate hospital software for data entry. Coverage at various locations in the network may be required. The role includes reviewing patient identification, orders, and history; confirming the correct patient, procedure, and imaging site; and consulting with a radiologist on protocols as needed. The technologist transports and positions patients using safe patient-handling techniques and equipment, performs CT procedures, monitors patient safety and comfort, administers contrast when required, and responds to contrast reactions. The technologist evaluates images for technical quality, including required laterality marking and annotation, and uses RIS, PACS, and other image-management systems. Additional duties include coordinating department workflow, maintaining equipment and completing required quality-control testing, rotating through department areas as staffing and volume dictate, assisting with staff orientation and training, maintaining a clean and safe work environment and assigned inventory, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of general radiology experience through employment or training.
Required Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license, or Arizona Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) license.
Required Certified CT Technologist (CTCT) certification; a temporary license is acceptable at hire, but a permanent license must be obtained within twelve months of the hire date.
Current and valid ARRT certification, with ARRT(CT) required within one year of hire, or current and valid NMTCB CNMT certification; required licensure must be provided before the start date.
Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Associate-level education in CT physics and cross-sectional anatomy.

Responsibilities

Review patient identification, orders, and history to confirm the correct patient, procedure, and imaging site; consult with a radiologist on protocols as needed.
Transport patients to and from the exam room and assist them into position using safe patient-handling techniques and equipment.
Perform CT procedures and observe patients to ensure their safety and comfort.
Administer contrast materials as required and initiate an emergency response to contrast reactions as needed.
Obtain and evaluate images for technical quality, including required laterality marking and annotation.
Use RIS, PACS, and other ancillary image-management systems as needed.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily departmental workflow.
Maintain equipment in efficient operating order, perform and document required quality-control testing, and contact service for repairs and maintenance as directed.
Rotate throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.
Participate in staff orientation, training, and in-servicing as needed.
Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in the assigned area; maintain stock and inventory as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide coverage at various locations in the network as required.