Radiology Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

13h

About The Position

Takes radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the
diagnosis of medical problems.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiology program.
• ARRT- R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) and AZ Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE)- Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
• The experience acquired during radiology program and student clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for x-rays and selects exposure factors accurately.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity.
• Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
• Checks for accuracy of ordered exams by comparing to written physician order.
• Verifies correct patient by two forms of identity verification, prior to injecting patient or starting exam.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per established CHN policies regarding HIPAA rights and practices.
• Maintains proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen.
• Maintain skills required to change oxygen tanks.
• Must be able to use masks and nasal canula.
• Adjusts rate of O2 flow with mask/nasal canula according to written physician orders.
• Secures and safely transports e-cylinders.
• Accesses electronic patient health record via current system.
• Inputs and processes requisitions.
• Inputs all relevant information and provides film/imaging history to physician, as appropriate.
• Expectations for operating room: Manipulates/operates all C-arms, troubleshoots errors with equipment, performs sterile technique while operating C-arm, assists circulating RN as needed, prints films from C-arm when needed, archives images to PACS from C-arm, sets-up C-arm with all patient information, positions C-arm to the surgeons specifications, locates/documents patient dose.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees