CAT Scan Technologist CT Avondale Quick ! CT Type Avondale

Shift: Fri, Sat, Sun, Nights, 6pm-6:30am

Posting #: 987652

Employee Type:
Full-Time

This position performs diagnostic computerized tomography scanning procedures to produce consistently high quality examinations in accordance with all applicable standards, regulations and licensing requirements.

• Receives supervision of work activities from the Mgr, Radiology and does not supervise any other position.
• Assists in training of imaging students as needed. Provides CT safety lectures to all hospital staff members as necessary.
• Maintains professional and technical competency through constantly pursuing knowledge and self‑improvement by remaining apprised of current literature, practices, and new developments in the fields covered by diagnostic imaging.
• Participates in the evaluation and/or development of new procedures, protocols for imaging sequences, and quality improvement initiatives. Proactively evaluates practices and assists to create and implement changes to increase and enhance effectiveness of methods.
• Performs diagnostic computerized tomography scanning procedures and exams. Determines proper techniques and positioning to ensure optimal results in accordance with all applicable standards and procedures.
• Performs finalizing functions, including limited coding using radiology information system (RIS) to provide for timely and accurate patient information and charge capture. Archives records in accordance with radiologist specifications.
• Performs regular equipment calibration and maintenance in accordance with established instructions. Identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations. Reports service needs and preventive maintenance issues as appropriate.
• Provides CT safety information and lectures to patients and families to ensure thorough understanding of procedure protocols.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Vision
Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

What we do to realize this vision:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Education

• Successful completion of a JRCERT approved radiologic program

Experience

• One year radiology experience
• One year pediatric imaging experience

Additional Requirements

• Current Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency MRTBE license
• Current ARRT registration in CT (must obtain within 1 year)
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association

Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position

• AZ Radiology License OR AZ Cert Rad Tech (Required)
• Basic Life Support (Required)
• Amer Reg of Radiologic Tech (Preferred)

• Physical Requirement - Climbing (Occasionally)
• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) (Constantly)
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) (Constantly)
• Physical Requirement - Hearing (Constantly)
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling (Constantly)
• Physical Requirement - Reaching (Constantly)
• Physical Requirement - Sitting (Occasionally)
  Physical Requirement - Standing (Constantly)
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling (Occasionally)
• Physical Requirement - Talking (Constantly)
• Physical Requirement - Walking…