What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Radiologic Tech Pool position at Valleywise Health System?
Under the direction of a radiologist, department leadership, or radiologic technologist, performs limited radiographic procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision. Performs technical procedures requiring independent judgment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software packages. Provides specialized technical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and medical knowledge, including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Correlates related patient data and apply physics principles to obtain optimal images for diagnosis. Must possess, utilize, and maintain knowledge of radiation protection and safety. Capture images, obtain quality image and ensures the patient is safe and comfortable.
Hourly Pay Rate: $28.70
This is a POOL position
Qualifications
Education:
Education:
- Requires completed certificate and/or program in Limited Scope Radiography.
Experience:
- Minimum experience of zero to six (0 -6) months.
- Prefer six to twelve (6-12) months of radiology experience unless they have completed their clinical experience at Valleywise Health.
Certification/Licensure:
- Requires CPTR (Certified Practical Technologist in Radiology) from the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT).
- Requires BLS through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
- Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- The staff member must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their unit.
- The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures.
- Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
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