CT Tech Featured Job

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

4h

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Associate's degree in radiography and/or completion of a certificate program in CT.
• AZ Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and ARRT (R), or an accepted Arizona nuclear medicine or radiation therapy certification and corresponding registry credential, together with 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 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 fingerprint 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 age of patients served.
• Must understand life-span growth and development and be able to assess patient-status data, interpret age-specific needs, and provide care as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English effectively.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform computerized tomography procedures under a radiologist's or supervisor's direction.
• Apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis using independent judgment.
• Perform data-entry operations using appropriate hospital software.
• Correlate 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