CT Tech

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

12d

About The Position

Under a radiologist's or supervisor's direction, the CT Technologist performs computerized tomography procedures. The role performs technical procedures requiring independent judgment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis and to carry out data-entry operations using appropriate hospital software. The technologist applies specialized technical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and medical knowledge, including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. The role correlates related patient data and applies physics principles to obtain optimal images for diagnosis. Valleywise Health Medical Center is a Level One Trauma Center.

The position is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts on Monday, Friday, and Saturday. The hourly pay rate is $35.52–$52.39. Night-shift and weekend differentials are 18% and 8% of the employee's base rate of pay, respectively.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in radiography and/or completion of a certificate program in CT.
• Requires one of the listed Arizona credentials and corresponding certification: AZ Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) with ARRT (R); AZ Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) with ARRT (NM); AZ Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) with NMTCB (CNMT); or AZ Certified Radiation Therapy Technologist (CTT) with ARRT (T), and AZ Certified CT Technologist (CTCT).
• A Preceptor/Temporary license is acceptable at hire; ARRT (CT) must be obtained within two years.
• BLS card from an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is required upon hire or transfer.
• Must have a valid Level 1 (I) Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, or submit a completed affidavit at hire. The clearance-card application must be completed within seven days of hire, and the card must be presented within 90 days of applying.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the unit.
• Must understand life-span growth and development and be able to assess patient-status data, interpret information to identify age-specific needs, and provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical imaging-related experience demonstrating understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is preferred.
• One year of CT experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform computerized tomography procedures under a radiologist's or supervisor's direction.
• Use independent judgment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.
• Perform data-entry operations using appropriate hospital software.
• Apply technical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and medical knowledge, including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Correlate related patient data and apply physics principles to obtain optimal diagnostic images.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and age-specific needs of patients served on the unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree