Senior CT Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by Radiologists. The role prepares and positions patients, selects appropriate anatomic and technical parameters, administers contrast media or medications within the permitted scope of practice, observes patients during procedures, and follows radiation safety guidelines.

The Senior CT Tech maintains advanced CT imaging skills, including computer reconstruction and software used for advanced cardiac modeling, and technical imaging capabilities for scanners with 64 slices or more. The role also requires advanced knowledge of three-dimensional, vascular, and cardiovascular anatomy. Responsibilities include collecting and documenting patient history, confirming exam orders and patient identity, maintaining confidentiality, establishing and administering IV access, managing infiltrated IV sites and patients with elevated creatinine, and providing ordered oxygen therapy. The position also documents patient education as appropriate.

The position is with Carondelet St. Marys Hospital. The hospital describes its benefits as including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; career development and continuing education; health savings and flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; employee discounts; and voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Program.
• Two years of experience in Computed Tomography (CT).
• ARRT-R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
• ARRT-CT certification, or obtain CT certification within two years of hire or transfer date.
• MRTBE CTCT (Arizona Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients and accurately select anatomic and technical parameters.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observe patients during procedures and report abnormal activity.
• Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain skills in extensive computer reconstruction and additional software, such as a Vitria workstation or similar, for advanced cardiac modeling.
• Maintain the technical knowledge and skills needed for advanced imaging on CT scanners with 64 slices or more.
• Develop advanced knowledge of three-dimensional anatomy, particularly vascular and cardiovascular anatomy.
• Collect pertinent patient history and document it on the requisition.
• Check ordered exams for accuracy against the written physician order.
• Verify patient identity using two forms of identification before injection or examination.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with CHN HIPAA policies and practices.
• Start intravenous access as needed and perform IV injections using proper technique.
• Understand treatment of infiltrated IV sites and management of patients with elevated creatinine levels.
• Maintain appropriate oxygen therapy for patients who require it; change oxygen tanks, use masks and nasal cannulas, adjust oxygen flow according to written physician orders, and secure and transport E-cylinders.
• Maintain radiation safety for women of childbearing age in accordance with imaging department standards.
• Document patient education on the requisition or worksheet as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree