CT Tech

Conifer Health Solutions•Tucson, AZ

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by Radiologists. Responsibilities include preparing and administering contrast media and/or medications, following radiation safety procedures, developing knowledge of computer reconstruction and advanced technical imaging, and understanding 3-dimensional anatomy. The role also involves collecting patient history, verifying patient identity and orders, maintaining patient confidentiality, starting intravenous access, managing patients with infiltrated IV sites or elevated Creatinine levels, and providing oxygen therapy. Additionally, the CT Tech must maintain radiation safety for women of childbearing age and document patient education.

Requirements

One (1) year experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
Graduate of an accredited Radiology Program.
ARRT- R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist).
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

ARRT- CT, obtain CT certification within 2 years of hire/transfer date.
Previous CT experience.

Responsibilities

Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by Radiologists.
Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
Develops knowledge and skill sets required for extensive computer reconstruction, to include additional types of software (such as a Vitria workstation or similar), which performs advanced cardiac modeling.
Maintains required knowledge and skill sets to perform advanced technical imaging, required by CT scanners of 64 slices and above.
Develops advanced knowledge of 3-dimensional anatomy, in particular vascular and cardiovascular anatomy.
Collects pertinent patient history and documents on requisition.
Checks for accuracy of ordered exams by comparing to written physician order.
Verifies correct patient by two forms of identity verification, prior to injecting patient or starting exam.
Maintains patient confidentiality per established CHN policies regarding HIPAA rights and practices.
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/worksheet as appropriate.