Practical Rad Tech Urgent Care Bethany Home

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, the Practical Rad Tech performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The role assumes responsibility for assigned tasks and procedures and performs data entry using appropriate hospital software. The staff member may provide coverage at various locations in the network and is required to support other Urgent Care clinics as needed. The position is based at the HonorHealth Urgent Care at 1515 E. Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, Arizona. Scheduled hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with rotating holidays. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma and completion of an ARRT-accredited radiography program or U.S. military radiography training.
Successful completion of radiologic training.
Radiology experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
ARRT (R) credential and licensure, provided before the start date.
Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license, provided before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Review patient identification, orders, and history to confirm the correct patient, procedure, and imaging site; coordinate procedure protocols with a radiologist as needed.
Transport patients to and from the exam room and assist them into position using safe patient-handling techniques and equipment.
Perform radiology procedures and observe patients during procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
Administer contrast materials as required and initiate an emergency response to contrast reactions when needed.
Obtain and evaluate images for technical quality assurance, including laterality marking and annotation as required by radiology procedure protocols.
Use RIS, PACS, and other ancillary image-management systems as needed.
Assist with coordinating the department’s daily workflow.
Maintain equipment in efficient operating order, perform and document required quality-control testing, and contact service for repair and maintenance as directed.
Rotate throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.
Participate in staff orientation, training, and in-servicing as needed.
Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in the assigned area.
Maintain stock and inventory as assigned.
Provide coverage at other network locations and support other Urgent Care clinics as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.