CT Tech Lead

Primary City/State: Thompson Peak Medical Center - 7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Category: Imaging Shift: Day Department: RAD CT- $20k Sign-on Bonus Available - Rotating weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun; Sat/Sun/Mon) - E. Thompson Peak kwy @ N. Scottsdale Rd Job Summary Under the direction of a radiologist, this CAT Scan Technologist performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network. Essential Functions Reviews patient identification, orders, and history to ensure correct patient, procedure, imaging site, Protocols procedure with radiologist as needed. Transports patients to and from the exam room and assists them into position using safe patient handling techniques and equipment. Performs CT procedures and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort. Administers contrast materials as required. Able to initiate emergency response to contrast reaction as needed. Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by CT procedure protocols. Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed. Plans, schedules, and coordinates daily workflow for the department's activities. Maintains equipment in efficient operating order. Performs and documents all required quality control testing. Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed. Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictates. Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff, as needed. Maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment of patients and staff in assigned area. Maintains stock and inventory as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Associate's Degree in CT physics and cross-sectional anatomy - Preferred High School Diploma or GED - Required Experience 1 year general radiology experience via employment or training - Required Licenses and Certifications Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRTLC) AZ Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) OR AZ Certified Nuclear Med Technologist (CNMT) AND Certified CT Technologist (CTCT) AZ Certified CT Technologist (CTCT). A temporary license is acceptable at the time of hire. A permanent license must be obtained within twelve months from the hire date. - Required Current and valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT(R in addition to ARRT (CT) within a year of hire. Licensure must be provided prior to start date OR Current and valid NMTCB and licensure must be provided prior to start date - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - Required #J-18808-Ljbffr HonorHealth