| Carondelet�s St. Joseph�s Hospital (located at 350 N. Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711) provides a full range of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Established in 1961, St. Joseph�s Hospital is a premiere medical campus serving Tucson and the Southwest. St. Joseph�s is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. Here you�ll find one of the region�s most comfortable labor and delivery units as well as high-quality care and customer service in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, wound care, stroke, diabetes, emergency medicine and rehabilitation. The 486-bed facility is an accredited Chest Pain Center, has been recognized by the American Heart and Stroke Association with a Get with the Guidelines Award for stroke care, and has nationally-certified Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs.
When you join Carondelet�s Community Built on Care, our family of nurses, doctors, staff and healthcare specialists are dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care for all the families of Southern Arizona and the surrounding communities. We�ve been caring for you and your loved ones for more than 135 years � right here, in this great community of ours. So this is our home too. Caring, nurturing and helping heal friends, loved ones and neighbors of Southern Arizona is our passion, and we�re honored to have the opportunity to serve you. From emergency services and heart care to orthopedics, advanced stroke treatment and more, we�re focused on providing you with expert care combined with a healthy dose of attentiveness and kindness. Carondelet Health Network. A community built on care.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by radiologists.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters 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.
Collects pertinent patient history and documents on requisition. Checks for accuracy of ordered exams by comparing to written physician order. Verifies correct patient by using two forms of identity verification, prior to injecting patient or starting exam. Maintains patient confidentiality per established CHN policies regarding HIPAA rights and practices.
Completes consent forms as indicated per procedure. Completes pregnancy forms, oxygen transportation forms, medication reconciliation forms. Inputs and processes requisitions. Inputs all pertinent information and provides image/film history to radiologists for review and comparison.
Starts intravenous access as needed, and performs I.V. injections using proper technique. Understands how to treat patients with infiltrated IV sites. Understands management of patients with elevated Creatinine levels. Maintains proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen. Maintains 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, transports, and secures e-cylinders.
Maintains radiation safety for women of childbearing age, in accordance with existing imaging department standards. Documents patient education on requisition or worksheet as appropriate.
Qualifications:
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Certification Required: ARRT- R&N (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) and AZ Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE).
Certification Required: ARRT- CT; obtain CT certification within 2 years of hire/transfer date.
Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
EDUCATION
Required: Graduate of an accredited radiology program.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: One (1) year experience as a radiologic technologist.
Preferred: Previous CT experience.
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Job: CT/MRI/Ultrasound Primary Location: Tucson, Arizona Facility: Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital Job Type: Full-time Shift Type: Rotate
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