Imaging Technologist II - Women's Imaging

Imaging Technologist II - Women's Imaging

Position held by a CT or mammography technologist responsible for performing imaging procedures and providing exceptional patient care.

• Ensures operation of imaging equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Transfers, positions, and instructs patients regarding the procedure to obtain desired imaging diagnostic results as specified by the physician.
• Maintains production and quality of images by following established standards, guidelines, and/or procedures; developing images, observing results; making necessary adjustments.
• Works as a member of the healthcare team including physicians, nurses and other health care professionals in diagnostic testing procedures.
• Adheres to medical and surgical asepsis and standard precautions as required per procedure.
• Practices radiation protection techniques, minimizes radiation to patient and staff, following established safety protocols.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Prepares room and equipment for patient.
• Prepares the patient and explains the procedure; observes the patient’s status before, during and after procedure.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of examinations and procedures, answering questions.
• Maintains inventory control; checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis; performs routine daily equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs clerical duties and transports patients as required.
• Uses all department systems, including order entry, scheduling, patient location, and transport, and radiology information system.
• Assists with quality control/performance improvement measures as required.
• Assists in the clinical education of students and peers.
• Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Perform a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
• Position patients, using immobilization when necessary.
• Calculate exposure factors, assist physicians.
• Performs breast imaging procedures, which may include breast interventional procedures and ultrasound.
• Perform the quality control functions related to mammography.
• Assist in maintenance and compilation of statistical data.
• Evaluates exposed film for technical quality; processes films and prepares them for reading by the Radiologist.

• Performs CT scan studies, obtains patient history, explains procedures, and addresses patient concerns.
• Performs venipuncture for IV and contrast administration, using aseptic technique.
• Performs routine CT computer functions such as archiving, copying, filming and manipulation of image data.
• Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, minimizes radiation to patient and staff.
• Assumes responsibility for implementing equipment repair/replacement, maintenance, and cleanliness.
• Observes patients’ status before, during and after procedure; may perform any or all duties of a technical assistant.
• Ensures accurate maintenance of patients’ medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information.
• Provides training to students, staff and physicians.
• Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

Experience: One (1) year of related CT or Mammography experience preferred, but not required.

Licensure or Certification: For CT Tech:
Arizona Certified Radiologic…