CT Technologist Pool

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Under a radiologist's or supervisor's direction, the CT Technologist performs computerized tomography procedures. The role conducts technical procedures requiring independent judgment in applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. The technologist performs data entry using the appropriate hospital software package and provides specialized technical skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and medical knowledge, including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. The technologist correlates related patient data and applies physics principles to obtain optimal images for diagnosis.

This is a pool position with an hourly pay rate of $46.00.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Radiography and/or completion of a certificate program in CT.
• AZ Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and ARRT (R), or AZ Certified Nuclear Med Technologist (CNMT) and ARRT (NM), or AZ Certified Nuclear Med Technologist (CNMT) and NMTCB (CNMT), or AZ Certified Radiation Therapy Technologist (CTT), 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 obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center, required upon hire or transfer.
• Valid Level 1 (I) Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, or submit a completed Affidavit at hire. The fingerprint clearance card application must be completed within seven days of hire, and the actual card must be presented within 90 days of applying.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Knowledge of life-span growth and development, and ability to assess patient-status data, interpret 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 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 using the appropriate hospital software package.
• Correlate related patient data and apply physics principles to obtain optimal images for rendering a diagnosis.
• Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients served on the unit.

What This Job Offers

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