CT Technologist

Location: Tuba City, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $34 to $60 / Per Hour Open Period: 1/4/2025 to 1/31/2025 Summary: Tuba City Regional Health Care Center relies on comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical imaging technologies and expertly trained imaging professionals to fulfill its mission of delivering excellent patient care. A leader in specialized medical care, TCRHCC maintains a vast assortment of imaging tools and technologies to aid in the early detection, examination and diagnosis of various illnesses and abnormalities. Ultimately, this early detection leads to improved patient outcomes by enabling physicians to initiate treatment regimens when illnesses and abnormalities are most treatable. Medical imaging specialists work closely with physicians to provide knowledgeable interpretation of imaging tools and treatment techniques to ensure the best possible care decisions are made for each patient. At the forefront of technological advancements, the Medical Imaging department uses the latest Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) technology to communicate with physicians and send imaging results via a secure Internet connection. This state-of-the-art communication system improves efficiency and productivity across the hospital's many departments. To provide the most accurate imaging services, medical imaging professionals TCRHCC are nationally licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and state certified by the Arizona Medical Radiologic Technologist Board of Examiners.

This position provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic medical services on an inpatient and outpatient basis in the areas of Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, General and Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Urology, Optometry/Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Ear/Nose/Throat (ENT). The purpose of this position is to serve as the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and is responsible for the technical operation of Computerized Axial Tomography equipment and the processing of radiographic film. More info about area: https://tchealth.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties: 1. Independently performs computerized axial tomographic scanning of heads and/or bodies. Trains and critiques the work of another technologist, assist when procedures require it. Produces ionizing radiation within a safe permissible range as to achieve quality images. Provide proper patient protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards related to radiographic examination. Secure the confidence and cooperation of patients during examinations and procedures. Assists physicians and radiologists in administering opaque media for all contrast prescribed radiographic examination. Monitors vital signs and notifies radiologists of any significant changes. Assists in performing emergency first aid if required and delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine and special procedures, involving various tomographic examinations. 2. Schedules patients for examination, evaluates request for critical and/or emergency procedures and changes the schedule to accommodate patients of a higher priority. Receives patients, explores methods or procedures, positions patients and makes the exposures necessary for requested examinations. Explain procedures to the patient, positions and transfers patients to table for examination. Independently performs standardized examinations, determines the appropriate thickness for technique, and recognizes standard targeting techniques necessary to complete the examination. Confers with the Radiologist in order to establish the requirements of non-standardized examinations, appropriate targeting techniques, and/or other deviations required performing a complete examination. Maintains required daily logs of all patients, examinations performed, images taken, etc., as well as general office work entering exams into the RIS, completion of paperwork, sending images to the PACS and/or Teleradiology providers. 3. Technologist can be responsible for quality control activities which include making minor adjustments to equipment. Performs daily required calibration tests and recording appropriate equipment errors in the log. Recognizes equipment malfunctions, contacts appropriate Service Engineer to describes problem and communicates the engineer's response to supervisor and other technologists. 3. Other CT Technologists duties listed on TCRHCC's website. Qualifications: Education: Must have successfully completed radiology training from an AMA approved school of Radiology Experience:

Salary : $34 - $60