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Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

Computed Tomography Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePhoenix, AZ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • One year of general radiology experience through employment or training is required.
  • Must hold an Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license or Arizona Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) license, and Certified CT Technologist (CTCT) certification. A temporary license is acceptable at hire; a permanent license must be obtained within twelve months of hire.
  • Must hold current and valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT(R) and ARRT (CT) credentials within a year of hire, with licensure provided before the start date, or current and valid NMTCB credentials with licensure provided before the start date.
  • Must hold current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic computed tomography procedures under the direction of a radiologist, exercising independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
  • Complete assigned tasks and procedures and enter data using the appropriate hospital software package.
  • Review patient identification, orders, and history to verify the correct patient, procedure, and imaging site; consult with a radiologist on protocols as needed.
  • Transport patients to and from the exam room and assist them into position using safe patient-handling techniques and equipment.
  • Perform CT 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 factors, including laterality marking and annotation required by CT procedure protocols.
  • Use RIS, PACS, and other ancillary image-management systems as needed.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily departmental 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 and provide coverage at various network locations as required.
  • Participate in staff orientation, training, and in-service education as needed.
  • Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in the assigned area, and maintain stock and inventory as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate's Degree in CT physics and cross-sectional anatomy is preferred.

About the Company

Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

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Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ
Founded
2013

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