Job Summary and Responsibilities
Performs CT scanning, recommends performance improvement activities, and assists in equipment and procedure evaluations in the mobile stroke setting.
Performs CT scans based on current protocols and/or radiologist recommendations. CT scans include but are not limited to: • Trauma/ER • Perfusions • Routine Body • Routine Neuro • Cardiac and Interventional Procedures
Utilizes good radiation safety practices for patients, self, and others. Uses ALARA on every exam when selecting parameters for exam based on patient age and habitatus.
Displays competency performing procedures; follows National Patient Safety Goals for two patient identifier, hand hygiene, and universal precautions. Always produces high-quality diagnostic exams.
Accurately enters, selects, and/or merges the correct patient identification information on the scanner and in PAC system.
Accurately and proficiently performs work-ups, such as perfusions & reconstructions, on the 3-D workstation.
Accurately and thoroughly completes hospital/department specific forms per protocol. Completes exams in Radnet.
Completes incident reports/extravasations forms. Completes patient contrast information forms. Scans in documentation as required into PACS
Job Requirements
Required:
• Radiologic Technologist Program • Medical Radiographer: AZ (MRAD:AZ) • CT Radiology Tech: AZ (CTRAD:AZ) • Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) • Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR) or Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT)
Preferred:
• Three years of CT experience
Where Youll Work
At Dignity Health, living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.
What started as a simple community hospital, is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals, a network of primary and specialty care clinics, outpatient health and wellness centers, cardiac diagnostic centers, and outpatient medical imaging centers.
As you build your career at DH-YRMC, you'll find Prescott is an inspiring place to live, work, and to enjoy the outdoors.
• It is an inviting community with bygone charm and modern amenities. • Local residents enjoy four spectacular seasons, while the area offers nearly year-round sunshine for any outdoor adventures. • The carefree, relaxed lifestyle offers short commute opportunities, so you can focus on your career and your family.
Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center extends this feeling with a strong sense of family, security, and belonging. Our compassion and commitment to quality care has earned awards, such as the Stroke Care Excellence Award (2022), Neuroscience Excellence Award (2021, 2020) and America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Awards (2020, 2021) and has placed us at the top of the charts in community and nationwide in healthcare.
Come experience the incredible quality-of-life that Dignity Health-YRMC and Prescott has to offer! #hellohumankindness