CT Tech

Computed Tomography Technologist

The Computed Tomography Technologist performs computerized tomographic scans according to established standards. Provides basic patient care, explains standard procedures and answers patient questions, maintains equipment, transports patients and prepares and maintains documentation.

This position's work location is on-site only.

Located in Cottonwood/Sedona Arizona, tucked between Mingus Mountain and the beautiful red rocks of Sedona.

Verde Valley Medical Center- Level 4 Trauma Center/Sedona Medical Center

Join our amazing nursing team at our Verde Valley Medical Center/Sedona Medical Center locations!

You'll love the Southwest. Why not love your career, too!

Want to join an exceptional organization? If you value quality, go above and beyond in making patients a priority and want to help cultivate a positive, healthy, work environment, we want to talk to you. We are focused on assembling an outstanding team who will work together to maintain our stellar reputation and build a strong brand for Northern Arizona Healthcare as we expand our services.

Here's why:

• Patient-centered, team-based and collaborative work environment.
• Shared leadership that respects the input from front line nurses.
• Work-life balance is a priority with generous PTO.
• Financial support for specialty certifications
• Opportunity to grow your skills in triage, pediatrics, and trauma.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits
• Financially stable, growing organization.

Northern Arizona Healthcare focuses on our community with 2 Hospitals, Cardiovascular and Orthopedic Spine Institutes, Rehab and Cancer Centers, Emergency Services, and Outpatient are. Our team of more than 3500 employees, including over 200 of the highest quality providers who had their choice of healthcare organizations, chose Northern Arizona Healthcare!

Live the Good Life:

In our Northern Arizona communities, you'll discover abundant opportunities to enjoy a lifestyle that's comparable to few other places. It is all here, four beautiful seasons, clean air, great neighborhoods and no traffic jams. No matter what you do for fun, recreational opportunities are everywhere In our beautiful Verde Valley, located fifteen minutes from Sedona and an hour from Flagstaff, you will find some of the most gorgeous hiking trails, kayaking, golf, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, ATV trails, tours, some of the best wine tasting and fine dining in all locations. You will also find it ready-made for families with excellent public and private schools, thriving secondary educational facilities, and cultural breadth and diversity. In addition, wherever you live and work you are well-positioned for weekend getaways in the vibrant cities of Phoenix, and Las Vegas.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

*Obtains patient history.

* Educates patients/families regarding procedures and/or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention.

* Positions patients appropriately for the applicable radiographic procedure.

* Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines.

* Develops and evaluates radiographic results for technical quality, such as density, contrast, definition and distortion.

* Applies learned methodologies with independent judgment according to established policies and procedures.

* Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies Maintains infection prevention standards.

* Explains standard procedures and answers patients questions.

* Prepares and cleans equipment.

* Produces quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.

* Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required.

* Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals.

Modality Specific

* Operate head or body scanners to create a computer generated cross-sectional image of patient's internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues.

* Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas.

* Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.

* May perform obstetric and gynecological scans, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, and radiation therapy localization.

Quality

* Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

* Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements, demonstrating ability to troubleshoot and notifying appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.

* Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department and monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure non-interruption of service.

* Document any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician.

* Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs. * Ensure that the examination results meet the facility standard for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation.

* Provide oversight for the assessment of examinations performed within the facility for technical and image quality, and accuracy.

Education

* Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research.

* Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.

* Works with peers and other health care providers. Participates in ongoing in-service and educational seminars * Participates in orienting, assisting, mentoring and education of colleagues and students.

* Participates in orienting, assisting, mentoring and education of colleagues, students and onboarding employees.

Compliance/Safety

* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.

* If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.

* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.

* Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

Qualifications

Education Associates of Applied Science or other Related Fields- Required

Certification & Licensures MRTBE CT-Required

BLS (American Heart Assoc.)- Required

NAHMG Clinic-Based Staff (Does not apply to Imaging Clinic):Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire

Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire

Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.

Minimum 1 year experience as imaging technologist - Preferred

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.