CT Technologist

Chandler Regional Medical Center•Chandler, AZ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chandler Regional Medical Center, a 429-bed, not-for-profit hospital in Chandler, Ariz., is part of the Dignity Health system. It boasts over 2,600 team members and nearly 1,000 doctors, offering a Level I Trauma Center, Heart and Vascular Center, Wound Healing Center, Family Birth Center, and other services. The hospital, along with Mercy Gilbert and Arizona General Hospital Mesa, has awarded significant grants to support community health projects, focusing on vulnerable populations. The CT Technologist will provide excellent service to patients, physicians, fellow employees, and hospital staff within the CT Scan department, performing various CT scans and assisting interventional radiologists.

Requirements

Graduate AMA approved school of radiologic technology
At least two (2) years prior radiologic technologist experience, upon hire
Successfully demonstrates competent in CT after cross-training or program completion, upon hire
Medical Radiographer: AZ, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire
CT Radiology Tech: AZ, upon hire
Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire

Nice To Haves

Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire

Responsibilities

Provide excellent service to the patients of the CT Scan department, the physicians, fellow employees and hospital staff
Performs CT scans based on current protocols and/or radiologist recommendations
Assists Interventional Radiologist proficiently during CT guidance procedures
Accurately and proficiently performs work-ups, such as perfusions & reconstructions
Performs protocol management by evaluating and determining area of interest and type of scan to be performed on patient, consults physician as necessary
Acts as a resource and role model for Students, Externs, and new staff members
Assist Lead and Senior technologists with operations and patient workflow as requested
Successfully completes other duties as assigned
Displays a thorough knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and positioning as it relates to performance of CT scan procedures
Displays competency operating equipment, performing procedures, teleradiology system, and ability to function as a radiologic technologist when requested
Utilizes good radiation safety practices for patients, self and others by use of available radiation protection devices
Ensure badges are worn appropriately and readings are available
Practices good sterile technique when required and utilizes universal precautions and other infect control practices as appropriate
Displays knowledge of various drugs and contrast media utilized
Displays competency injecting contrast media, if required
Compiles data and documentation to distribute scheduled and requested reports
Establishes and accurately maintains films/files, database(s), coding practice, and records on an ongoing basis for the department
Provides written documentation on the exam worksheet(s) the exams are being done
Indicates who performed exam on records
Active member of committee(s) or collaborative teams as required by duties
Demonstrates the ability to effectively work with various end users to effectively provide the needed information and training