Staff - Radiology Technologist - Tenet

Tenet-AZ Region 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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Tenet AZ Job ID #2603004570. Posted job title: Radiology Tech