Radiologic Tech

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, the Radiologic Tech performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The position assumes responsibility for assigned tasks and procedures and performs data entry using appropriate hospital software. Coverage at various locations in the network may be required. The role reviews patient identification, orders, and history; coordinates protocols with a radiologist as needed; transports and positions patients safely; performs radiology procedures; and monitors patient safety and comfort. It administers contrast materials when required and initiates an emergency response to contrast reactions as needed. The position obtains and evaluates images for technical quality, including laterality marking and annotation, and uses RIS, PACS, and other image-management systems. It also supports daily workflow, maintains equipment and performs required quality-control testing, coordinates repairs as directed, rotates throughout the department according to staffing and volume, assists with staff orientation and training, and maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment and assigned stock and inventory.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient identification, orders, and history to verify the correct patient, procedure, and imaging site.
Protocol procedures 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 to ensure safety and comfort.
Administer contrast materials as required and initiate an emergency response to a contrast reaction as needed.
Obtain and evaluate images for technical quality, including required laterality marking and annotation.
Use RIS, PACS, and other ancillary image-management systems as needed.
Assist in coordinating the department’s daily workflow.
Maintain equipment in efficient operating order and perform and document required quality-control testing.
Contact service for equipment 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform data entry using the appropriate hospital software package.
Provide coverage at various locations in the network when required.