What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at US Heart & Vascular?
US Heart and Vascular is in need of a PRN CT Technologist to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides excellent patient care, acting with professionalism and empathy at all time
- Provides patient care in a timely manner, communicates with radiologist, and works efficiently as a team member
- Preforms a variety of tasks and works under general supervision
- Helps maintain quality control of CT machine
- Follows radiation safety techniques
- Performs diagnostic CT studies on patients as prescribed by physician and explains procedure to patients to assure cooperation and optimal test results
- Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately
- Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity
- Adhere to guidelines for sterilizing and cleaning of radiologic equipment
- Administer contrast material
- View images and adjust parameters to achieve high quality diagnostic imaging
- Follows and enforces Pima Heart policies and procedures
- Successfully complete in person device/application specific training
- Safeguard the privacy of patient health information
- Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- Ability to prepare for procedures including moving patients
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
- Must be a current licensed CT Technologist in the State of Arizona.
- Must be registered with ARRT
- BLS/CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cardiac imaging preferred
- Experience scanning on Canon/Toshiba machine preferred
About Tucson, AZ:
Located in Pima county, Tucson is considered the soul of the Sonoran Desert and the flavor of the Southwest, making it a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts. Join a community rich in food, arts, culture, and the great outdoors. Tucson International Airport (TUS) off nonstop service to 20 destination airports, with convenient one-stop connections.
Step into a meaningful role that combines advanced cardiology practice with patient-centered care. Apply today to become part of a premier cardiology practice that values both professional growth and excellence in heart health.
Contact Zach Blaisdell at Zach.Blaisdell@usheartandvascular.com or call/text 256-599-4109.