Primary City/State:Deer Valley - 50 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020
Category:Imaging
Shift:Day
HonorHealth offers an Internal Travel Program, and you will enjoy the following:- 13 week assignments; with potential up to 3 extensions
- Earn up to $2943.00 weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/PTO eligible
- Shift/Weekend differentials
- Self-Scheduling
- Upon converting to Core Staff; eligible for any HonorHealth sign-on bonus
Responsibilities:JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of a radiologist, this CAT Scan Technologist performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Reviews patient identification, orders, and history to ensure correct patient, procedure, imaging site, Protocols procedure with radiologist as needed. Transports patients to and from the exam room and assists them into position using safe patient handling techniques and equipment. Performs CT procedures and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort. Administers contrast materials as required. Able to initiate emergency response to contrast reaction as needed. Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by CT procedure protocols. Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed.
- Plans, schedules, and coordinates daily workflow for the department's activities
- Maintains equipment in efficient operating order. Performs and documents all required quality control testing. Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
- Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictates.
- Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff, as needed.
- Maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment of patients and staff in assigned area. Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Associates in CT physics and cross-sectional anatomy Preferred
EXPERIENCE
- >10 months on the job clinical CT or 1 year general radiology experience Required
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified CT Technologist (CTCT) - Certification AZ . A Temporary license is acceptable at the time of hire Required
- Radiologic Technologist - License Certified (CRT) AZ Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Required
- ARRT-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Current and valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologist and licensure must be provided prior to start date Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Current and valid Basic Life Support Certification Required
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