Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet St. Raphael's Emergency Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Carondelet St. Raphael's Emergency Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position 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.
Develops knowledge and skill sets required for extensive computer reconstruction, to include additional types of software (such as a Vitria workstation or similar), which performs advanced cardiac modeling. Maintains required knowledge and skill sets to perform advanced technical imaging, required by CT scanners of 64 slices and above. Develops advanced knowledge of 3-dimensional anatomy, in particular vascular and cardiovascular anatomy.
Collects pertinent patient history and documents on requisition. 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.
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/worksheet as appropriate.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiology Program.
- Experience: Two (2) years experience in Computed Tomography (CT).
- Licensure/Certifications: ARRT- R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist). ARRT- CT, obtain CT certification within 2 years of hire/transfer date. MRTBE CTCT (AZ Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners). Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.

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Organization Description

Carondelet St. Raphaels Emergency Center offers a new approach to healthcare in southeast Tucson, serving the needs of the growing community with emphasis on quality, convenience and efficiency. A full-service emergency center, Carondelet St. Raphaels treats everything from broken bones to cardiac and stroke emergencies and life-threatening injuries with compassionate care delivered by experienced doctors and triage nurses. We offer services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Join our team!

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