CT Technologist, Redbird

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wages, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.

Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform CT imaging exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

• Education
  Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Sciences or Graduate from AMA approved school
• Licenses and Certifications
  (ARRT‑CT) Registered Technician in Computed Tomography Upon Hire
  Licensed by Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire
  BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree

Shift: Mon‑Fri, 8 AM‑4:30 PM

• Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and applicability to selected CT protocol. Screen patients for contrast allergies, contraindications, and appropriateness that would prohibit or modify the CT exam. Communicate with radiologists to discuss stat/urgent findings. If modification of a CT protocol is necessary consult with radiologist to determine appropriate CT exam, and document changes in the electronic health record. Ensure other resources such as nursing, anesthesia, and scheduling are in order.
• Interview patient (two patient identifiers), conduct patient screening and obtain medical history pertaining to procedure’s clinical criteria. Explain procedure and instruct patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images. Answer questions, screening, and administration for oral and IV contrast for relevant exams. Administer intravenous injections of contrast material as appropriate, while observing patients for adverse reactions. Assist the physician as needed in performing procedures.
  
  Ensure that images and information are properly documented with patient identification data and appropriate labeling. Utilize technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age‑specific criteria. Complete exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner. Perform CT exams ensuring that patient meets radiation safety requirements to ALARA principles. Assist patient in dressing for exam and attend to patient’s physical well‑being while transporting to and from exam room and positioning for exam.
  
  Instruct and communicate with patient and/or patient’s family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and evaluate the patient’s ability to tolerate.
• Perform QC testing and report problems with CT system and workstations to the service engineer/biomed, with additional correspondence sent to the physicist and imaging leadership.
• Maintain various QA compliances including ACR requirements (e.g., daily, monthly, yearly QC) and archives. Participate in accreditation imaging requirements. Must be able to lift 40‑50 lbs.
• Respond to inquiries/calls/emails in a timely and professional manner. Utilize the organizational culture…