CT Technologist PRN
CHS Career Site·Sahuarita, Arizona
CHS Career Site·Sahuarita, Arizona
Operate CT equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare teams to deliver accurate results and maintain equipment functionality.
CT Tech Position Type: Per Diem
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The CT Technologist I is responsible for operating CT equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and adherence to established protocols. This role involves preparing and positioning patients, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with radiologists and healthcare team members to deliver accurate and timely diagnostic results. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care are essential for success in this position.
Essential Functions
Operates CT equipment and processing systems to produce high-quality diagnostic images, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols and standards.
Prepares and positions patients appropriately for CT procedures, using suitable positioning and immobilization techniques based on patient needs and comfort.
Ensures accurate patient identification, verifies physician orders, and screens patients for contraindications to the examination.
Explains procedures clearly to patients, addressing questions to alleviate fear and anxiety, and provides instructions during and after the exam.
Collaborates with radiologists and healthcare team members to ensure accurate, timely, and patient-centered care.
Reviews images for technical accuracy, presents completed studies to the radiologist, and communicates findings to relevant healthcare team members as needed.
Maintains and performs regular quality control checks on CT equipment, reporting any malfunctions promptly to ensure optimal functionality.
Documents patient clinical history and correlates it with imaging studies to support accurate diagnostic interpretation.
Adheres to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment, and follows all infection control and radiation safety guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is an 18-bed neighborhood hospital offering medical/surgical inpatient beds, two operating rooms and a 14-bed emergency room. Our focus is on providing safe, patient-centered care to our community and each employee is valued for their contribution, whether caring for patients or supporting the operations of the hospital. We're proud to be creating a fun, collaborative culture that encourages our team to do their best work. Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Requires 1-2 years of clinical experience from an accredited radiologic sciences program and a state license as a Radiologic Technologist. CT certification and BCLS are required or must be obtained shortly after hire.
Market context
Arizona healthcare employers often seek CT technologists for hospitals, imaging centers, and emergency settings, with PRN roles helping cover variable patient volume and staffing gaps. These positions are competitive because they typically require recent clinical experience, a state Radiologic Technologist license, CT certification, and BCLS, so candidates with current credentials and adaptable schedules stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and certification timeline before applying.
