Radiology Technologist - $24-31 per hour

Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Sign on Bonus: Up to $10,000 SOB Based on Eligibility

Position Summary

Takes radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical 

• Prepares and positions patients for x-rays and selects exposure factors accurately. 
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. 
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity.  
• Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted. 
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.  
• Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. 
• Checks for accuracy of ordered exams by comparing to written physician order.  
• Verifies correct patient by two forms of identity verification, prior to injecting patient or starting exam.  
• Maintains patient confidentiality per established CHN policies regarding HIPAA rights and practices. 
• Maintains proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen.  
• Maintain skills required to change oxygen tanks.  
• Must be able to use masks and nasal canula.  
• Adjusts rate of O2 flow with mask/nasal canula according to written physician orders.  
• Secures and safely transports e-cylinders. 
• Accesses electronic patient health record via current system.  
• Inputs and processes requisitions.  
• Inputs all relevant information and provides film/imaging history to physician, as appropriate. 
• Expectations for operating room: Manipulates/operates all C-arms, troubleshoots errors with equipment, performs sterile technique while operating C-arm, assists circulating RN as needed, prints films from C-arm when needed, archives images to PACS from C-arm, sets-up C-arm with all patient information, positions C-arm to the surgeons specifications, locates/documents patient dose.  

• Minimum Requirements: 

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited radiology program.
  • Experience: The experience acquired during radiology program and student clinical training.
  • Licensure/Certifications:
    • ARRT- R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) and AZ Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE)- Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT). 
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.

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About Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet

Tenet’s Palm Beach Health Network is one of the largest healthcare networks in Palm Beach County, consisting of Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center, along with various ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities and urgent care centers. All of our hospitals have received prestigious awards and accolades, national rankings and multiple accreditations. We are dedicated to the standards of excellent patient care that are the hallmark of the Tenet brand.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program