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CommonSpirit Health

CT Technologist

CommonSpirit Health, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Overview The Barrow Emergency Stroke Treatment Unit (BESTU) is a specially equipped mobile emergency room that provides expert stroke care directly to patients. The mobile stroke unit includes a portable lab and CT scanner, clot-dissolving drugs, and a trained stroke team. The team connects with Barrow vascular neurologists via telemedicine. Barrow launched the unit in partnership with the Phoenix Fire Department to speed stroke diagnosis and treatment with the goal of reducing death and long-term disability.

We offer a benefits package that includes health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more. The unit is staffed 24/7/365 with Stroke-Certified Registered Nurses, CT Technologists, and Paramedics.

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. Uses ALARA on every exam when selecting parameters based on patient age and habitus.

Accurately performs work-ups, such as perfusions and reconstructions, on the 3-D workstation.

Accurately and thoroughly completes hospital/department forms per protocol. Completes exams in Radnet. Completes incident reports/extravasations forms. Completes patient contrast information forms. Logs documentation into PACS as required.

Job Requirements Minimum

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of an approved ARRT or equivalent Radiologic Technologist Program

Must hold and maintain AZ DHS Bureau of Special Licensing (1) CRT and (2) CTCT; AZ Driver’s License

Must hold and maintain ARRT (CT) and American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers

Preferred

Three years of CT experience

Where You'll Work St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is part of the Dignity Health system and includes affiliated institutes such as Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, and other specialty centers. The hospital emphasizes quaternary care, medical education, and research.

Pay Range: $37.40 - $55.63 per hour

Additional

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices

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