Phoenix

Arizona

1528 live openings

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate degree in Radiology or related field. 2. Radiologic Technologist State License in Computed Tomography. 3. Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT). 4. CT Technologist Certification (ARRT) or (NMTCB). 5. Two (2) years of experience as a CT Technologist. 6. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are int hoursended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Follows hospital protocol for exam routines and produces quality studies in an efficient, timely manner. 2. Is competent to operate all equipment in the department or has requested training in specific areas. 3. Properly warm up CT scanner and run QA, bring up pressure injector, PACs units and Meditech. 4. Completes CT procedure and tasks in an effective and efficient manner, i.e. provide appropriate feedback to patient, clean room, etc. 5. Adjust and manipulate image to required specifications, i.e. windowing, contrast, algo, separates exams by accession, create reformatted images, etc. 6. Selects proper scanning levels depending upon field of scan and organ selected. 7. Ensures that all scans are properly identified anatomically and all appropriate information, i.e. name, date, accession #, order in place, contrast volume and lot #. 8. Completes administrative part of procedure; tech edit, escort patient, clean and prepare room. 9. Notifies Coordinator or delegate of any/all equipment malfunctions. 10. Reports “wet reading” findings to physicians, Emergency Department, Nursing Units, etc. Can access RadPortal if necessary. 11. Restores (requests) prior exams for radiologist and VRC if necessary. Can burn CD for patient or ER if requested. 12. Stock rooms, request stock to be ordered when necessary. Tidies control rooms. Keeps all work area clean and functional. 13. Perform clerical and other duties as necessary to maintain flow and quality expectations. 14. Is a team player, interacts well with staff members, other departments and physicians. 15. Is committed to assuring that the patient’s expectations of quality service are exceeded. 16. Identifies patient by asking name and checking arm band per established procedure. 17. Educates each patient in a professional manner, explanation includes what the patient should expect and the timeliness of the exam. 18. Takes the initiative to meet customer’s needs and solve customer’s problems or finds someone who can. Physical Requirements: 1. Frequent standing, occasional sitting, walking, and lifting of 30-35 lbs. 2. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate radiology equipment. 3. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations; observe patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms. Skills & Abilities: 1. Knowledge of medical terminology 2. Clerical skills 3. Knowledge of scanners, Med Rad inj., PACs, VRC, Powerscribe. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range: Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.