CT Technologist

CT Technologist
- Full Time

CT Technologist
- Radiology Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together

Sign On Bonus Included
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Work Location:

Texas Health Arlington: 800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012

Work Hours:

Full-Time (36 Hour) Thursday 11am-730pm, Saturday, Sunday 7am-730pm; call required

Sign-On Bonus: for eligible CT Technologist's (eligible upon hire with a signed retention agreement)

Department Highlights:

• Team based environment

• Workplace culture 2 nd to none

• Great benefits/ 401k / PTO

Here’s What You Need

Education

• Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Or

• Associate's Degree preferred

• Other- CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required

Experience

• 1 year radiologic technician experience w/out ARRT-CT required or

• no experience w/ARRT-CT required

• CT tech with at least 1 year experience is preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT
  - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R upon hire required And

• ARRT
  - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/no radiology technician exp) upon hire required Or

• ARRT
  - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/1 year radiology technician exp) 12 months required And

• CMRT
  - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Either by the TDH or TMB) upon hire required And

• BCLS
  - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam

• Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest

• Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations

• Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors

• Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique

• Maintains attention to details

• Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
  8. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS

• Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS

• Prints laser images from modality or PACS

• Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities

Patient Care

• Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions

• Assess and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions

• Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)

• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures

• Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of

• Obtains patient history

• Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging

• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment

• Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient

• Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines

• Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed

• Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors

• Operates, cares for and maintains equipment

• Applies knowledge of physics and accessories

• Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction

• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)

• Stocks supplies daily

• Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames

• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards

• Productive during periods of decreased work flow

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement

• Attends departmental…