CT Technologist

CommonSpirit Health • Chandler, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The technologist will 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. CT scans include but are not limited to: Trauma/ER, Perfusions, Routine Body, Routine Neuro, Interventional Procedures. 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.

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

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees